Ocuvir Opticops

Ocuvir Opticops is an acyclovir tablet made by FDC, India, and each strip/box contains 10 tablet packs as labelled. Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine used to help treat certain herpes virus infections. Ocuvir Opticops is prescribed for conditions such as cold sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox when a doctor decides antiviral treatment is appropriate.

How it works: Acyclovir works by blocking a viral enzyme that herpes viruses need to copy their genetic material, which slows the virus from multiplying. In tablet form, Ocuvir Opticops is taken by mouth so the medicine can be absorbed into the bloodstream and reach infected areas.

Because Ocuvir Opticops is a tablet strength labeled as supplied, it is meant for patients who need the exact acyclovir dose their doctor has selected rather than a lower or higher tablet strength. Compared with lower-dose acyclovir tablets, this product may be chosen when a more specific treatment schedule or total daily dose is needed; it is not intended to be started or changed on your own.

• Cold sores (herpes labialis)
• Genital herpes outbreaks
• Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Chickenpox
• Suppressing recurrent herpes episodes

• Swallow the Ocuvir Opticops tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because acyclovir works best when doses are spaced consistently.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your clinician has told you to limit fluids, to help protect your kidneys.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says the specific tablet is safe to do so.

The dose provided by Ocuvir Opticops depends on the tablet strength as labeled and on the condition being treated, so the exact amount per dose and how many doses per day can vary. Acyclovir may be taken several times a day, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on your infection, kidney function, and other medicines. Use only the schedule your doctor gives you; do not increase or decrease Ocuvir Opticops on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Stomach pain
• Rash

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because acyclovir dosing may need adjustment.
• Stay well hydrated while taking Ocuvir Opticops unless you have been told to restrict fluids.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery if the tablet makes you dizzy or sleepy.
• Let your clinician know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Do not use this medicine for a viral illness unless your doctor has confirmed it is appropriate; it will not treat colds or flu.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, especially kidney-affecting drugs or other antivirals.
• If you have a weakened immune system, follow your doctor’s instructions closely because dosing and monitoring may differ.

• Probenecid
• Cimetidine
• Other nephrotoxic medicines such as aminoglycosides or high-dose NSAIDs
• Mycophenolate mofetil
• Theophylline

Store Ocuvir Opticops tablets at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.