Ocuvir Eye Ointment belongs to the therapeutic classification of Anti-Infectives and Ophthalmic Agents, Topical Antivirals, Antiviral Drugs. The primary composition for this medicine is Acyclovir 0.3 %W/W.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Do not take Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm if you are allergic to Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you are 65 years of age or have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm may cause dizziness. Please do not take Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm if you have ever developed a rash due to fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm can cause dehydration and kidney damage.
Medicine Interaction: Ocuvir 5% Skin Cream 10 gm may have an interaction with medication used to treat gout (probenecid), treat stomach ulcers (cimetidine), stop your body from rejecting transplanted organs (mycophenolate mofetil), treat asthma (aminophylline, theophylline).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Headache, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, tiredness, agitation, joint pain, hair loss, and blurring
How to Store it: Store in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25C
Over Dose: When a dose is taken in higher dose than the recommended doses, it is called Overdose. Overdose always needs a clinical supervision. Any medicine or drug when consumed in Overdose produces untoward side effects on one or various organs in the body. A medicine is excreted in the kidney or metabolized in the liver most of the times. This process goes without any hurdles when taken in normal dose, but when taken in an overdose, the body is not able to metabolize it or send it out properly which causes the effects of anoverdose.
Precautions: Before using Ocuvir Skin Cream, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
keep the medicine out of the reach of children
wash the hands with soap and water before and after the use
do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
wash your hands before and after applying Ocuvir Skin Cream. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Ocuvir Skin Cream. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.
Missed Dose: In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.
