Question 1

can i use chloramphenicol eye ointment to treat a cold sore on the lips instead of aciclovir? will it help with the cold sore? or is there maybe something more effective than both of these ointments?

Accepted Answer

Not Chloramphenicol : Cold sore usually from herpes virus, chloramphenicol only treats bacterial infection. The ointment may provide relief from dryness but will not help cold sore. Acyclovir is the way to go, as well as boosting immunity with liquids, rest, and supplements as needed to prevent recurrence and promote faster healing.

Question 2

can topical acyclovir and topical moxifloxacin be prescribed at the same time in eye disease ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends on the indications.If there is a herpetic involvement of the a cycle of ear is appropriate if there’s a concern there will be a bacterial infection moxifloxacin is important. This depends on the clinical findings

Question 3

are acyclovir pills useful for eye infections?

Accepted Answer

They can be: This medication can be used to treat certain specific viral infections of the eye or to help reduce the risk of recurrrence of said infections.

Question 4

can acyclovir pills be used for eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Only for viral infec: It is an anti viral drug and can be used for herpes infection, and unfections caused by other viruses.It is not for bacterial infection.

Question 5

do you know if acyclovir pills are used for eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Can be: They can be used to treat keratitis but it is not the first choice.

Question 6

will i have to take acyclovir for the rest of my life? have herpes ophthalmicus, currently don't have the infection in my eye, doc lowered the dosage.

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not: Most people with ocular herpes (eye infection with HSV) do not need to take acyclovir or other anti-HSV drugs for life. But it might be necessary in some cases. Fortunately, acyclovir and related drugs have virtually no side effects. You can take it as long as necessary without harm. Follow your doctor's advice. Good luck!

Question 7

my eye doctor prescribed me acyclovir to take for my eye he wants me to take it 5 times a day or until finished how is this taken?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm....: Answer depends on the big picture that only the patient's own doctor would see. Usually, the type of acyclovir, the size of the dose, and the number of times used each day... do vary depending on the illness and the condition of the patient. Acyclovir tablets taken 5 times a day (swallowed with water; not affected by mealtimes), are effective in a variety of conditions, in otherwise normal people.

Question 8

i applied zovirax (acyclovir) cream to my fever sore and vaseline because it was so dried out. i then touched the corner of my eye about an hour or so later.

Accepted Answer

Watch for symptoms: It is unlikely that you infected your eye but if you get any redness, pain and photophobia than get it checked by an ophthalmologist asap.

Question 9

i broke out with a fever sore sunday. acyclovir made dry. applied carmex today forgot to wash hands rubbed eye and hour later. will it spread to eye?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is uncommon to transfer the herpes virus to the eye during oral herpes outbreaks (fever blister, cold sore). Once someone has been infected for months or years, the immune system prevents transmission of the virus to a new part of the body. The risk is not zero, and you should try to avoid eye rubbing during outbreaks. But the chance you'll actually infect your eye is very low.

Question 10

got hsv-1 outbreak and taking acyclovir. a day after i started taking it my head hurts, dry hands with slow breathing and can't sleep.

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: Stop the acyclovir  and let your doctor know you may be  having a reaction and let him decide if you should continue. . You can also  use lysine 1500 mg when you have an attack and 500 mg a day to prevent an attack

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Can i use chloramphenicol eye ointment to treat a cold sore on the lips instead of aciclovir? will it help with the cold sore? or is there maybe something more effective than both of these ointments?

A member asked:

Can topical acyclovir and topical moxifloxacin be prescribed at the same time in eye disease ?

A member asked:

Are acyclovir pills useful for eye infections?

A member asked:

Can acyclovir pills be used for eye infections?

A member asked:

Do you know if acyclovir pills are used for eye infections?

A member asked:

Will i have to take acyclovir for the rest of my life? have herpes ophthalmicus, currently don't have the infection in my eye, doc lowered the dosage.

A member asked:

My eye doctor prescribed me acyclovir to take for my eye he wants me to take it 5 times a day or until finished how is this taken?

A member asked:

I applied zovirax (acyclovir) cream to my fever sore and vaseline because it was so dried out. i then touched the corner of my eye about an hour or so later.

A member asked:

I broke out with a fever sore sunday. acyclovir made dry. applied carmex today forgot to wash hands rubbed eye and hour later. will it spread to eye?

A member asked:

Got hsv-1 outbreak and taking acyclovir. a day after i started taking it my head hurts, dry hands with slow breathing and can't sleep.

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