Acivir 3% w/v Eye Drop

Acivir 3% w/v Eye Drop is an acyclovir eye preparation made for use in the eye, with 3% w/v of acyclovir in each bottle. Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat certain herpes simplex infections of the eye, including herpetic keratitis. This product is intended for eye use only and should be used exactly as prescribed by a clinician familiar with eye infections.

How it works: Acyclovir works by stopping the herpes virus from making copies of itself, which helps the infection settle down. As an eye drop, Acivir 3% w/v Eye Drop delivers the medicine directly to the infected eye surface where it is needed.

Acivir 3% w/v Eye Drop is a higher-strength, prescription-only ophthalmic antiviral that is chosen when a doctor specifically wants acyclovir delivered directly to the eye. Because it is applied locally, it acts at the site of infection rather than through the whole body, and the feeling after instillation may include brief stinging or blur that is typical of eye drops. There are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, so this 3% eye drop should be viewed as the exact product your doctor selected for eye treatment.

• Herpes simplex eye infection
• Herpetic keratitis
• Doctor-directed antiviral treatment for the eye
• Help reduce viral activity on the eye surface

• Use only in the eye, not in the mouth or by injection.
• Wash your hands before and after each use.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye without letting the bottle tip touch the eye.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after instilling the drop.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not wear contact lenses unless your eye doctor says it is safe during treatment.

Acivir 3% w/v Eye Drop provides acyclovir 3% in each bottle, and the exact number of drops and how often to use them is determined by your doctor based on the eye condition being treated. It may be prescribed several times a day, but there is no universal maximum daily dose for all patients because eye regimens are individualized. Use it only for the duration directed, even if your eye feels better sooner.

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

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
• Mild eye irritation or redness
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Watery eyes
• Eye discomfort
• Sensitivity to light

• Use only if a doctor has diagnosed or strongly suspected a herpes-related eye infection.
• Do not use if you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any ingredient in the eye drop.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, eyelid, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery right after use if your vision is blurred.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney problems, especially if you are also taking oral or IV antivirals.
• Contact lens wearers should ask when it is safe to insert lenses again.
• If the eye pain, light sensitivity, or vision worsens, seek prompt eye care.

• Other eye medicines or ointments, which may need to be spaced apart by several minutes
• Oral acyclovir or valacyclovir, which may increase total antiviral exposure
• Medicines that affect kidney function, if you are also taking systemic antivirals
• Contact lens disinfecting products if they interfere with healing or irritate the eye

Store Acivir 3% w/v Eye Drop at room temperature in the original bottle, tightly closed, protected from contamination, and do not use it past the expiry date.