Virapt 3% Eye Ointment is an antiviral medicine which treats eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of the virus on the surface of your eyeball (cornea). This stops the production of new viruses and clears up your eye infection.

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Virapt Eye Ointment

Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Benefits of Virapt Eye Ointment

In Treatment of Eye infections by Herpes simplex virus

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment helps relieve symptoms of eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. This medicine kills the infection causing virus and prevents the further multiplication of the virus too. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Virapt Eye Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Virapt

Eye redness
Stinging sensation

How to use Virapt Eye Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

How Virapt Eye Ointment works

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment is an antiviral medication which treats eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of the virus on the surface of your eyeball (cornea). This stops the production of new viruses and clears up your eye infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment helps treat eye infections caused by Herpes simplex virus.
Place it inside the lower eyelid five times a day. Do not apply at nighttime.
Continue the tretment for at least 3 days after healing is complete.
It may temporarily cause itching and stinging sensation immediately following application. Inform your doctor if this persists.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Virapt 3% Eye Ointment.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

How to treat Herpes treatment sir?? Its came to me on sonta right side only, please help me sir

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Hello PATIENT a picture.Herpes simplex and herpes zoster r different and have different dosage

Treatment of Herpes and precautions

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Herpes is of two types Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zooster. Treatment requires correct diagnosis. Let me know your symptoms and if you can send me the clinical findings of your Doctor

Good morning sir, Getting like pimple on upper lips from 4 days from today is not pain on this. What is this ? One time in every year i am suffering from this type of problem. I am waiting for reply thanking you.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

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FAQs

Is Virapt 3% Eye Ointment effective?

Virapt 3% Eye Ointment is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Virapt 3% Eye Ointment too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

I feel better now, can I stop using Virapt 3% Eye Ointment?

No, you should not stop using Virapt 3% Eye Ointment suddenly without talking to your doctor. This is because your symptoms may worsen and your infection may return. Remember, your symptoms may improve and you may feel better before the infection is completely cleared. Stopping the medication too early could allow the spread of the infection and hence, prevent complete healing.

In which conditions is the use of Virapt 3% Eye Ointment avoided?

Use of Virapt 3% Eye Ointment should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Virapt 3% Eye Ointment or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy, or if you are using Virapt 3% Eye Ointment for the first time, consult your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Virapt 3% Eye Ointment?

Keep Virapt 3% Eye Ointment in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Keep it away from children and other people to avoid any misuse.

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Marketer details

Name: Chethana Pharmaceuticals

Address: Chethana Pharmaceuticals, Ambalakat Road, Perintalmanna, Malappuram(District), Kerala-679322, India

Country of origin: India

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