Simplovir 1.5mg Gel

Description

Simplovir 1.5mg Gel is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis. Simplovir 1.5mg Gel is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. It may cause eye irritation immediately following application. However, this side effect is temporary and usually subsides on its own. Inform your doctor if it persists for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using this medicine.

Introduction

In Cytomegalovirus Infection Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection that may affect people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Simplovir 1.5mg Gel helps treat cytomegalovirus infection in the eyes by preventing multiplication of the infection-causing virus. Keep using the medicine as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Benefits

Simplovir 1.5mg Gel is an antiviral medication which treats viral infections of the eye. 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.

How to use

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 tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : - No interaction found/established - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Simplovir 1.5mg Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Simplovir 1.5mg Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Simplovir 1.5mg Gel may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Simplovir 1.5mg Gel. - Kidney : - No interaction found/established - Liver : - No interaction found/established