Aciclovir-ACOS, 3% eye ointment 5 g

Inflammatory eye disease, Herpes, ColdsHerpetic keratitis caused by Herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2.

Indications

Herpetic keratitis caused by Herpes simplex virus types 1 or 2.

Pharmacological effect

An antiviral (antiherpetic) drug is a synthetic analogue of thymidine nucleoside.

Special instructions

The earlier it is started (at the first signs of infection), the higher the effectiveness of treatment.

Wearing contact lenses is not recommended during treatment with acyclovir ophthalmic ointment.

To realize the therapeutic effect of acyclovir, the state of the body’s immune system is important. Patients with reduced immunity against the background of topical use of acyclovir ointment should be prescribed systemic administration of the drug, as well as in the case of severe and recurrent herpetic infection.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery

After using the drug, a temporary decrease in the clarity of visual perception is possible, and until it is restored, it is not recommended to drive a car or engage in activities that require increased attention and reaction.

Active ingredient

Acyclovir

Composition

1 g eye ointment contains:

active ingredient:

acyclovir 30 mg;

excipient:

petrolatum.

Pregnancy

The use of the drug during pregnancy is possible only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

Acyclovir crosses the placental barrier and accumulates in breast milk. If it is necessary to take acyclovir during lactation, interruption of breastfeeding is required.

For children, eye ointment in the form of a strip 1 cm long is placed in the lower conjunctival sac 5 times a day (every 4 hours) until healing.

Treatment is continued for another 3 days after healing.

Contraindications

Breastfeeding period;
hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir.

Side Effects

Side effects are given in accordance with the frequency of occurrence during clinical trials: very often (>10%); often (>1% and 0.1% and 0.01% and <0.1%); very rare (<0.01%).

Allergic reactions: very rarely – immediate hypersensitivity reactions (including angioedema).

On the part of the organ of vision: infrequently – punctate superficial keratopathy (does not require cessation of treatment and disappears without consequences); often – a slight burning sensation (passing over time); uncommon – conjunctivitis; rarely – blepharitis.

Interaction

Use together with immunostimulants enhances the effect of acyclovir.

Overdose

Overdose is possible if accidentally swallowed.

Symptoms: headache, neurological disorders, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal dysfunction, lethargy, convulsions, coma.

Treatment: maintenance of vital functions, hemodialysis.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place, protected from light, out of reach of children, at a temperature not exceeding 15°C.

Shelf life

3 years.
After opening the tube, the eye ointment should be used within 1 month.

Manufacturer

Sintez, Russia