Aciclon Ophthalmic Ointment 3%

Aciclon Ophthalmic Ointment is an antiviral medication containing 3% Acyclovir, manufactured by Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd. Priced at ৳60.00 per tube, this ophthalmic ointment is designed to treat Herpes simplex keratitis, a viral eye infection. It inhibits viral DNA replication, targeting infected cells while sparing healthy ones.

Applied as a 10 mm ribbon inside the lower eyelid five times daily, Aciclon ensures consistent therapeutic action. Treatment should continue for three days post-healing. Avoid touching the tube tip to prevent contamination, and discard the tube one month after opening.

Common side effects include transient eye stinging, conjunctivitis, or superficial keratopathy. Rarely, blepharitis may occur. No severe drug interactions are reported. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and children. Safe for use during pregnancy (Category B), though consult a doctor if breastfeeding.

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The dosage for all age groups is the same. A 10 mm ribbon of the ointment should be placed inside the lower conjunctival sac ­five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals. Treatment should continue for at least 3 days after healing

Very common: Superfi­cial punctate keratopathy. This did not necessitate an early termination of therapy and healed without apparent sequelae. Common: Transient mild stinging of the eye occurring immediately following application, conjunctivitis. Rare: Blepharitis.

Pregnancy category B. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Acyclovir in pregnant women. It is not known whether topically applied Acyclovir is excreted in breast milk.

The recommended dosage, frequency of applications, and length of treatment should not be exceeded.

No adverse effects would be expected if the entire contents of the tube containing 90 mg Aciclon were ingested orally.