Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Acyclovir Eye Ointment
Acyclovir Eye Ointment
| Generic name | Acyclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiviral (nucleoside analogue) |
| Forms | Eye ointment |
Acyclovir eye ointment is a prescription antiviral medicine applied inside the lower eyelid to treat a viral infection of the cornea caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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