Acivir Eye Ointment

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

Acivir Eye Ointment is an antiviral medicine which treats eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of the virus on the surface of your eyeball (cornea). This stops the production of new viruses and clears up your eye infection.

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General Information

Contains

Acyclovir (3% w/w)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Acivir Eye Ointment is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Use it as long as your doctor has prescribed and do not stop using the medicine even if you get better.

It may cause a stinging sensation and eye redness immediately following the application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using it.

Uses of Acivir Eye Ointment

Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Benefits of Acivir Eye Ointment

Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus
Acivir Eye Ointment helps relieve symptoms of eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine kills the infection causing virus and prevents the further multiplication of the virus too. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Acivir Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acivir

Stinging sensation
Eye redness

How to use Acivir 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 without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Acivir Eye Ointment works

Acivir Eye Ointment is an antiviral medication which treats eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of the virus on the surface of your eyeball (cornea). This stops the production of new viruses and clears up your eye infection.

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Quick tips

Acivir Eye Ointment helps treat eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus.
Place it inside the lower eyelid five times a day. Do not apply at nighttime.
Continue the tretment for at least 3 days after healing is complete.
It may temporarily cause itching and stinging sensation immediately following application. Inform your doctor if this persists.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Acivir Eye Ointment.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acivir Eye Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acivir Eye Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Acivir Eye Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Acivir Eye Ointment effective?

Acivir Eye Ointment is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acivir Eye Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Acivir Eye Ointment?

No, you should not stop using Acivir Eye Ointment suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. Remember, your symptoms may improve and you may feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence, prevent complete healing.

In which conditions is the use of Acivir Eye Ointment avoided?

Use of Acivir Eye Ointment should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Acivir Eye Ointment or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Acivir Eye Ointment for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Acivir Eye Ointment?

Keep Acivir Eye Ointment in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

References

Acosta EP, Flexner C. Antiviral Agents (Nonretroviral). In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1594-1600.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 846-47.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 18-22.
Acyclovir. Barnard Castle, Durham: Glaxo Operations UK Ltd.; 2015. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Acyclovir [FDA Draft Guidance]. 2022. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
Taylor M, Gerriets V. Acyclovir. [Updated 2023 May 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Acivir Eye Ointment

Four Times A Day

38%

Once A Day

33%

Thrice A Day

19%

Twice A Day

10%

Once A Week

Alternate Day

What are you using Acivir Eye Ointment for?

Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

100%

Patient concerns

I hv herpes blisters around lips and inside mouth ulcer any med to apply 6th day of course of medicine zovirax 800mg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Tab Acivir 400 mg three times daily for 5 daysAcivir ointment once dailyFucidin cream once dailyTest : HSV 1 and 2 IGG and IGM

I have some kind of recurring infection above my lips , not painful but oozes. Thus time painful too.(Herpes???) What medicine should I take?

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

It could be herpesAcivir gel at night

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Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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Country of origin: India

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Acivir Eye Ointment

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Acivir Eye Ointment

Benefits of Acivir Eye Ointment

Side effects of Acivir Eye Ointment

How to use Acivir Eye Ointment

How Acivir Eye Ointment works

All substitutes for Acivir Eye Ointment

Optiviral Eye Ointment

Virucid Eye Ointment

Opthovir Eye Ointment

L Vir 3% Eye Ointment

Virinox Eye Ointment

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Acivir Eye Ointment effective?

I feel better now, can I stop using Acivir Eye Ointment?

In which conditions is the use of Acivir Eye Ointment avoided?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Acivir Eye Ointment?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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Patients taking Acivir Eye Ointment

What are you using Acivir Eye Ointment for?

Patient concerns

I hv herpes blisters around lips and inside mouth ulcer any med to apply 6th day of course of medicine zovirax 800mg

I have some kind of recurring infection above my lips , not painful but oozes. Thus time painful too.(Herpes???) What medicine should I take?

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