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Can acyclovir pills be used for eye infections?

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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.

Dr Fishburn agreed

Answered 11/8/2012

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Herpes simplex: Yes. Acyclovir helps to treat an eye infection caused by herpes simplex virus and is also used to help suppress recurrences.

Dr Lutwick agreed

Answered 1/12/2020

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