Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 5 gm in 1 tube
55.20
Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Acyclovir Topical   3% w/w

Uses of Optiviral Eye Ointment
Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and eye infections by Herpes simplex virus.

How to use Optiviral Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Optiviral Eye Ointment works
Optiviral 3% w/w Eye Ointment is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.

Side Effects:

Common Stinging in the eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Acivir cream same as acyclovir cream?
Acivir is a trade name for active drug acyclovir

Q. Is acyclovir topical effective?
Acyclovir topical is an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by herpes simplex virus. It is effective if used as advised by your doctor. The effectiveness of acyclovir may vary upon individual response

Q. Is Zovirax a steroid?
Zovirax is a trade name for active drug acyclovir. It is not a steroid.