Acivir Eye Drop 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 up your eye infection.

Acivir Eye Drop should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Acivir Eye Drop

Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Side effects of Acivir Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Acivir

Eye redness
Stinging sensation

How to use Acivir Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Acivir Eye Drop works

Acivir Eye Drop 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 up your eye infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Acivir Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acivir Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Acivir Eye Drop does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Acivir Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Acivir Eye Drop, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Acivir Eye Drop helps treat eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus.
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 Acivir Eye Drop.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

Patient concerns

I have some kind of recurring infection above my lips , not painful but oozes. Thus time painful too.(Herpes???) What medicine should I take?

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

It could be herpesAcivir gel at night

sir i have afflicted with theh what i do sir after blisters occures there is pain iritation itching sir i afflicted with herpes virus since 8-9 year

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Acivir gel twice a day over blisters, meanwhile you should visit skin specialist for proper examination and treatment

User feedback

Patients taking Acivir Eye Drop

Thrice A Day

50%

Four Times A *

29%

Once A Day

14%

Twice A Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Acivir Eye Drop for?

Eye infection*

50%

Herpes simple*

25%

Herpes labial*

25%

*Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus, Herpes simplex virus infections, Herpes labialis

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

100%

What were the side-effects while using Acivir Eye Drop?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Acivir Eye Drop?

With food

100%

Please rate Acivir Eye Drop on price

Expensive

100%

FAQs

Is Acivir Eye Drop effective?

Acivir Eye Drop is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Acivir Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Acivir Eye Drop?

No, you should not stop using Acivir Eye Drop suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. Remember, your symptoms may improve and you may feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence, prevent complete healing.

In which conditions is the use of Acivir Eye Drop avoided?

Use of Acivir Eye Drop should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Acivir Eye Drop or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Acivir Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Acivir Eye Drop?

Keep Acivir Eye Drop in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.

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