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Indications & Uses
Novirax-200 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The dose is the same for every age group. Apply a 10 mm strip of ointment inside the lower eyelid (lower conjunctival sac) five times a day, at roughly four-hour intervals. Keep using it for at least 3 days after the eye has healed.
Side Effects
Very common: superficial punctate keratopathy. This did not require stopping treatment early and healed without any apparent lasting effects. Common: transient mild stinging of the eye immediately after application; conjunctivitis. Rare: blepharitis.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose, how often the medicine is applied, or how long the treatment lasts.
Contraindications
Acyclovir should not be used by anyone with a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to acyclovir or valacyclovir.