Clovir Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clovir Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Clovir Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Clovir Ointment 3% Eye Ointment
Introduction
Clovir 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 u...
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Uses of Clovir Ointment
Side effects of Clovir Ointment
Common
Eye redness
How to use Clovir 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 t...
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How Clovir Ointment works
Clovir 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...
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What if you forget to take Clovir Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Clovir Ointment, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Clovir Ointment.
Brief Description
Indication
As 3% Eye oint: Apply 5 times/day until 3rd day of complete healing.
Administration
Probenecid, cimetidine and mycophenolate mofetil may increase the plasma concentration of aciclovir. Increased nephrotoxic effects w/ drugs that affec...
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Adult Dose
Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Neurological abnormalities with significant hypoxia, serious hepatic or electrolyte abnormalities. Maintain ad...
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Renal Dose
Activity against HSV types I and II and varicella-zoster virus is due to intracellular conversion of aciclovir to the monophosphate by viral thymidine...
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Precaution
Herpes simplex keratitis
Pregnancy Category Note
Eye application may produce stinging, superficial punctate keratopathy, blepharitis or conjunctivitis.
Interaction
Hypersensitivity.
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