Ocuvir 5 g Ointment

Ocuvir 5 g Ointment is a prescription antiviral eye ointment that contains acyclovir 5 g per bottle. Acyclovir is an anti-herpes virus medicine used for eye infections caused by herpes simplex virus, especially herpes keratitis, to help control the infection and support healing. Ocuvir 5 g Ointment is applied directly to the eye as directed by a clinician. It is not a cure for the virus, but it can reduce viral activity when used correctly.

How it works: Acyclovir works by stopping herpes viruses from making more copies of themselves, which helps slow the infection. In Ocuvir 5 g Ointment, the medicine is placed directly on the eye so it can act at the site of infection.

Ocuvir 5 g Ointment is the exact eye-ointment strength sold in this product presentation, with 5 g of ointment in each bottle. Since there are no sibling strengths or forms listed here, this product should be viewed as a clinician-selected ophthalmic treatment rather than a general self-care eye ointment. A doctor may choose Ocuvir 5 g Ointment when direct, local treatment of the eye is needed and the patient can use an ophthalmic ointment safely.

• Herpes simplex keratitis
• Herpetic eye infection
• Corneal herpes infection
• Treatment of active HSV eye disease
• Supportive control of recurrent ocular herpes

• Use Ocuvir 5 g Ointment only in the eye as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the ointment.
• Pull down the lower eyelid to make a small pocket, then place a thin ribbon of ointment inside without touching the tip to the eye or skin.
• Close the eye gently after application and move the eye around to spread the ointment.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before use and ask your doctor when it is safe to wear them again.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by the time interval your prescriber recommends; ointments are often applied last.

Each Ocuvir 5 g Ointment bottle contains 5 g of acyclovir ophthalmic ointment, and the amount used per dose is usually a thin ribbon applied to the affected eye as prescribed. The exact frequency can vary, but eye ointments like this are often used several times a day for a short course; your doctor decides the schedule and duration. Do not use more often than prescribed, because the right dose for Ocuvir 5 g Ointment depends on the severity of the eye infection and your response to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye stinging or burning
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Eyelid irritation or itching

• Use Ocuvir 5 g Ointment only in the eye; do not swallow it or apply it to the skin unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Do not touch the ointment tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Your vision may be blurred right after application, so use caution with driving or operating machinery until vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney disease, because acyclovir treatment may need special review.
• Contact lens wear may be restricted while you are being treated for an eye infection.
• Use extra caution if you are using other eye drops or ointments, because timing can affect how well each medicine works.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected, get medical advice promptly.

• Other eye medications, especially if used at the same time
• Topical corticosteroid eye drops or ointments
• Other antiviral medicines, if your clinician is coordinating therapy
• Any product that may contaminate the eye when applied, including shared eye cosmetics

Store Ocuvir 5 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tip clean and protected from contamination.