OPTIVIRAL Eye Ointment 5gm

applying OPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENT are stinging, burning, irritation and photophobia (sensitivity to light). Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF OPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENT Manage eye infections associated with herpes simplex virus HOW OPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENT WORKSOPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENT works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses (herpes virus DNA). It has a higher affinity for viral DNA cells than human DNA cells and incorporates into the viral DNA and causes DNA chain termination and inactivation, leading to the death of the virus on the front of the eyeball (cornea). DIRECTIONS FOR USEApply OPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENT as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply 1/2 inch (1cm) of medicine to the inside of your lower eyelid. Close your eye for 30 seconds. SIDE EFFECTS OF OPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENTCOMMON burning or irritation, photophobia (sensitivity to light) or feeling something present in the eye (superficial punctuate keratopathy) UNCOMMON mild stinging or burning, swollen eyes, conjunctivitis (pink eye) RARE swollen, red, irritated, blepharitis (irritation or inflammation of eyelids) Stop taking OPTIVIRAL EYE OINTMENT and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reactions such as rash, itching or hives on your skin, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing unexplained high temperature and feeling faint, especially when standing up