Clavizole

Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines known as antifungal medicines. It is used in the treatment of fungal eye infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane and thus cures the infections.

Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop should not be used for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to. Using Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop for a longer period may make the fungal infection resistant to the effect of the medicine. If you have been having the infection for more than 6 months, please inform your doctor. You may need to change the dose or probably take a different or more efficient medicine.

Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop works by killing the causative fungi by destroying its cell membrane. This helps to relieve the symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness, thereby treating the infection.

Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop starts working as early as within 3 days. The itching and discharge (if any) are the first ones to get better. Pain and soreness may take a little longer to resolve, and in some cases it can even take up to 7 days. But, if it takes longer or if your symptoms do not subside or get worse, consult your doctor immediately.

No, you should not stop using Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop 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 fungus to continue to grow and hence, prevent complete healing.

Patients who are allergic to Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop or any of its components should avoid the use of Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop for the first time, consult your doctor.

Keep Clavizole 0.3% Eye Drop 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.