Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Acute Herpetic Keratitis Condition: Initial |
Dose: 3% Eye ointment – 1-cm ribbon Frequency: 5 times daily Duration: until 3rd day of complete healing Note: followed by 7-day maintenance regimen |
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Indication: Acute Herpetic Keratitis Condition: Maintenance |
Dose: 3% Eye ointment – 1-cm ribbon Frequency: 3 times daily Duration: 7 days |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Acute Herpetic Keratitis Age: less than 2 years |
Dose: 3% Eye ointment – 1-cm ribbon Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Acute Herpetic Keratitis (dendritic ulcers) Age: greater than 2 years Condition: Initial |
Dose: 3% Eye ointment – 1-cm ribbon Frequency: 5 times daily Duration: until 3rd day of complete healing Note: followed by 7-day maintenance regimen |
Administration
- Wash hands before and after use
- Do not touch tip of tube
Side Effect
- Eye application may produce stinging
- superficial punctate keratopathy
- blepharitis or conjunctivitis
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Probenecid, Cimetidine, Mycophenolate mofetil
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Increased plasma concentration of aciclovir
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Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus
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Increased nephrotoxic effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the tube since this may contaminate the product. After one month of the opening do not use the medicine of tube.
Data Sources
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