ANTIVIRALS (Ophthalmic)

Brand & Generic Names

Herplex Eye Drops
IDOXURIDINE DROPS & OINTMENT
Liquifilm
Stoxil Eye Ointment
TRIFLURIDINE
Trifluorothymidine
Viroptic

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? No
• Drug class: Antiviral (ophthalmic)

Uses

Treats virus infections of the eye (usually herpes simplex virus)

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
Eye drops
Wash hands.
Apply pressure to inside corner of eye with middle finger.
Continue pressure for 1 minute after placing medicine in eye.
Tilt head backward. Pull lower lid away from eye with index finger of the same hand.
Drop eye drops into pouch and close eye. Don't blink.
Keep eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes. Eye ointment
Wash hands.
Pull lower lid down from eye to form a pouch.
Squeeze tube to apply thin strip of ointment into pouch.
Close eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
Don't touch applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). If you accidentally touch tip, clean with warm soap and water.
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep cool, but don't freeze.
Wash hands immediately after using.

When to use:
As directed. Usually 1 drop every 2 hours up to maximum of 9 drops daily.

If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Destroys reproductive capacity of virus.

Time lapse before drug works:
Begins work immediately. Usual course of treatment is 7 days.

Don't use with:
Other eye drops, boric acid or ointment without consulting doctor.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

Not intended for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call poison-control center.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Common:

Stinging or burning eyes.

Infrequent:

None expected.

Rare:

Itchy, red eyes, swollen eyelid or eye, excess flow of tears.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:
You are allergic to trifluridine or idoxuridine.

Before you start, consult your doctor:

• If you have had any other eye problems.
• If you use eye drops for glaucoma.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected, but safety not established. Consult doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected, but safety not established. Consult doctor.

Infants & children:
Use only under close medical supervision.

Prolonged use:
Avoid unless directed by your eye doctor.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without consulting doctor.

Others:

• Don't use more often or longer than prescribed.
• Keep cool, but don't freeze.
• If problem doesn't improve within a week, notify your doctor.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Clinically significant intera	ctions with oral or injected

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.