Indications & Dose:

Herpes simplex infection (local treatment)

•  TO THE EYE USING EYE OINTMENT

Child: Apply 1 centimetre 5 times a day continue for at least 3 days after complete healing Adult: Apply 1 centimetre 5 times a

INDICATIONS AND USES: Herpes simplex keratitis, CMV, and varicella zoster keratitis*

Contraindications:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Sensitivity to iodine

DOSE

Adults: Insert 1cm into lower conjunctival sac 5 times daily at 4 hourly intervals, continue for minimum 3 days after healing. OR 2-3 drops 3-4 times daily

Children: Same dose.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: Pregnancy ; crosses placenta, teratogenic in rabbits and mice; no data available for breast feeding but shown to have tumorgenicity in animal studies

Interaction:

Drugs

• Boric acid: Precipitate formation

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

EENT: Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, photosensitivity, poor corneal wound healing, temporary visual haze

Patient And Carer Advice: