Zovirax Ophthalmic (eye) Ointment - Discount Pharmacy Australia

what to do when using Zoviraxophthalmic ointment with othermedicines.How to use Zoviraxophthalmic ointmentHow much to useThe usual dose is a 1 cm ribbon ofointment five times a day atapproximately 4 hour intervals.Follow all directions given to youby your doctor and pharmacistcarefully.These directions may differ from theinformation contained in this leaflet.If you do not understand theinstructions on the label, ask yourdoctor or pharmacist for help.How to use itIt is important to use Zoviraxophthalmic ointment exactly as yourdoctor told you.* Wash your hands before and afterapplying the eye ointment.* Apply 1cm of the ointment to theinside of the lower eyelid on theaffected side.* If you find this difficult, it may beeasier if a mirror is used or forsomeone else to do this for you.* Try to avoid letting the tip of thetube touch any part of the eye.* After application, close your eyefor 30 seconds. Repeat theapplication five times a day atapproximately four-hourlyintervals, omitting the night timeapplication.* Your vision may be blurred for ashort time (5-10 minutes), andyou should wait until you can seeclearly again before driving oroperating machinery* It is important to follow theinstructions on this leaflet. If, ona few occasions by mistake youapply more than therecommended amount do notworry.Use Zovirax ophthalmic ointment atthe same time every day.How long to use itYour doctor or pharmacist will tellyou how long to use Zoviraxophthalmic ointment.Treatment should usually becontinued for 14 days or at least 3days after healing is completed,whichever is shorter.Do not use Zovirax ophthalmicointment for longer than yourdoctor tells you.If you are not sure how long to useZovirax ophthalmic ointment, talkto your doctor or pharmacist.If you forget to use itIf it is almost time for your nextdose, skip the dose you missed anduse your next dose when you aremeant to. Otherwise, use it assoon as you remember, and then goback to using your medicine as youwould normally.Do not use a double dose to makeup for the dose that you missed.If you have trouble remembering touse your medicine, ask yourpharmacist for some hints.If you swallow itThere is not expected to be anyuntoward effects from swallowingthe entire contents of the tube.However if you have any concerns.you should still telephone yourdoctor or Poisons Information Centre(telephone 13 11 26), or go tocasualty at your nearest hospital, ifyou think that you or anyone elsemay have swallowed Zoviraxophthalmic ointment.Keep these telephone numbershandy.While you are usingZovirax ophthalmicointmentThings you must doTell all doctors and pharmacistswho are treating you that you areusing Zovirax ophthalmicointment.If you feel that your condition isgetting worse rather than better,tell your doctor or pharmacist.Tell your doctor if, for any reason,you have not used Zoviraxophthalmic ointment exactly asprescribed.Otherwise, your doctor may thinkthat it was not effective and changeyour treatment unnecessarily.If you become pregnant whileusing Zovirax ophthalmicointment, tell your doctor.Things you must not doDo not give Zovirax ophthalmicointment to anyone else, even ifthey have the same symptoms asyours.Do not use Zovirax ophthalmicointment to treat other complaintsunless your doctor tells you to.Things to be careful ofDo not use large amounts ofZovirax ophthalmic ointment for along time.Avoid wearing contact lenses whenusing Zovirax ophthalmic ointment.Side effectsTell your doctor or pharmacist ifyou do not feel well while you areusing Zovirax ophthalmicointment.Check with your doctor orpharmacist as soon as possible ifyou have any problems while usingZovirax ophthalmic ointment, evenZOVIRAX OPHTHALMIC (EYE) OINTMENT 2