VIRUPOS Eye ointment Ref.[51170] Active ingredients: Aciclovir

Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ)  Revision Year: 2023  Publisher: AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand Phone: 0800 423 823 Email: customer.service@aftpharm.com

4.1. Therapeutic indications

Treatment of herpes simplex keratitis.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

The dosage for all age groups is the same.

A 10 mm ribbon of ointment should be placed inside the lower conjunctival sac five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals.

Treatment should continue for at least 3 days after healing.

4.9. Overdose

No untoward effects are likely to occur if the entire contents of a tube containing 135 mg of aciclovir were ingested orally.

For advice on the management of overdose please contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764766).

6.3. Shelf life

36 months from date of manufacture stored below 25°C.

4 weeks opened stored below 25°C.

Discard 4 weeks after opening.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

4.5 gm tube.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special precautions.

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