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YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR
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ZOVIRAX EYE OINTMENT
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What’s in your ointment Zovirax Eye Ointment contains aciclovir 3%
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Please read this carefully before you start to use your ointment.
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This leaflet contains important information about your treatment.
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If you have any doubts or questions, or you are not sure about 
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anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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REMEMBER:
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This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to others. It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
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Return any unused ointment to your pharmacist for disposal. Do not use if more than one month has passed since the tube was first opened.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Things to remember about Zovirax Eye Ointment
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The name of your medicine is Zovirax Eye Ointment 
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(containing aciclovir).
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It belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.
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It is used to treat herpes simplex infections of the eye.
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Before using your eye ointment
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Ask these questions before using Zovirax Eye Ointment.
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Have you previously experienced an allergic reaction to aciclovir?
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Are you pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast feeding?
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Do you wear contact lenses?
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If the answer is YES to any of these questions, tell your doctor or pharmacist before you use this ointment.
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Using your eye ointment
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 It is important to apply the eye ointment as directed by your doctor. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Wash your hands before and after applying the eye ointment.
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The usual amount to apply is half an inch (1cm) of eye ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid (as shown in the diagram)
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If you find this difficult, it may be easier if a minor is used or for someone else to do this for you.
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Try to avoid letting the tip of the tube touch any part of the eye.
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After application, close your eye for 30 seconds. Repeat the application five times a day at approximately four-hourly intervals.
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Your vision may be blurred for a short time (5-10 minutes), and you should wait until you can see clearly again before driving or operating machinery.
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If you miss a dose of eye ointment, do it as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.
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Treatment should normally be continued for at least three days after healing appears to be complete.
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After using your eye ointment
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This ointment may sometimes cause side effects in some people, but is normally well tolerated.
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Occasionally a mild burning or stinging may occur when you first use the ointment, but this passes quickly.
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If your eye condition appears to be getting worse rather than better, consult your doctor.
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Storing your eye ointment
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Keep Zovirax Eye Ointment in a cool, safe place where children cannot reach it. Medicines can harm if not used properly.
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Keep the tube tightly closed.
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Do not keep the ointment for longer than one month after first opening the tube.
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Remember to return any unused eye ointment to your pharmacist, who can dispose of it safely.
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The Product licence for Zovirax Eye Ointment is held by The Wellcome Foundation Limited, London NW1 2BP.
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The Product Authorisation for Zovirax Eye Ointment is held in the Republic of Ireland by Wellcome Ireland Limited, Dublin.
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This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
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The information in it applies only to Zovirax Eye Ointment,
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Zovirax is a Trade mark of The Wellcome Foundation Limited.
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