The medicine 'Zovirax' (ointment). Instructions

The drug "Zovirax" (ophthalmic ointment) refers to the means for local use in ophthalmic practice. The drug is highly effective against the herpes simplex virus. The active component is micronized acyclovir.

After penetration into infected cells, the active substance is phosphorylated. The resulting resulting active acyclovir triphosphate acts depressingly on the synthesis of the DNA of the viral cell.

After the administration of the drug, the active ingredient is rapidly absorbed into the eye and corneal epithelium, creating the concentration necessary for viral destruction in the aqueous humor. The active substance is found in a small amount in the urine. However, its concentration is not of therapeutic significance.

The drug "Zovirax" (ointment) the instruction recommends to use in keratitis, provoked by the herpes simplex virus of the first and second type.

The drug is placed in the lower conjunctival sac. The recommended amount is a strip of ointment in ten millimeters. The frequency of use is up to five times a day (every four hours). After eliminating the symptoms of the pathology, the "Zovirax" (ointment) medication is recommended for use for three more days.

The medicine can provoke some negative effects. To the side manifestations of the drug "Zovirax" (ointment) the instruction refers, in particular, to a pinpoint superficial keratopathy (as a rule, it does not require the suspension of treatment and is eliminated independently without complications). The most common undesirable consequence is a feeling of slight burning (with time being eliminated). The use of the drug can provoke in rare cases, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, allergic reactions.

To the contraindications to the use of the drug "Zovirax" (ointment), the instruction refers to hypersensitivity to the drug valaciclovir or acyclovir.

During pregnancy, the advisability of using a medication is determined by the attending physician. After entering the systemic blood stream, the active substance enters the breast milk. However, studies show that a baby can get a small amount of it. Together with this use of the drug "Zovirax" (ointment) instruction recommends during lactation to coordinate with the doctor.

Medical practice does not describe cases of drug overdose.

When carrying out the treatment with Zovirax, contact lenses are not recommended.

The medicine must be used after opening the package within a month.

It should be noted that many patients use the drug not only for insertion into the conjunctival sac of the eye. As is known, often the symptoms of herpes appear in the area around the lips. According to reviews, some patients helped to get rid of the symptoms, and some did not see the effect.

The disadvantages of the drug include its relatively high cost and small volume in the tube. In the opinion of specialists, it is not practical to produce a drug in a larger volume, since the storage period in its open form is not more than a month.

It should be noted that the appearance of signs of herpes, usually indicates a lowered immunity. In order to bring the body's defense system back to normal, adequate treatment is necessary. To appoint competent therapy, having picked up necessary preparations, the expert can only.

The drug "Zovirax" is considered to be an effective antiviral drug. However, the remedy is not intended for appointment without consulting a specialist. Before using the medication it is necessary to read carefully the annotation.