Acyclovir Ointment

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to omeprazole

Do not use

if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

•: had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
•: heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
•: chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
•: frequent chest pain
•: frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
•: unexplained weight loss
•: nausea or vomiting
•: stomach pain

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

•: warfarin, clopidogrel or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines)
•: prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
•: diazepam (anxiety medicine)
•: digoxin (heart medicine)
•: tacrolimus or mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicines)
•: prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)
•: methotrexate (arthritis medicine)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

•: your heartburn continues or worsens
•: you need to take this product for more than 14 days
•: you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
•: you get diarrhea

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Do not use

if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See your doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

•: had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition.
•: heartburn with lightheadedness, sweating or dizziness
•: chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness
•: frequent chest pain
•: frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn
•: unexplained weight loss
•: nausea or vomiting
•: stomach pain

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking

•: warfarin, clopidogrel or cilostazol (blood-thinning medicines)
•: prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicines
•: diazepam (anxiety medicine)
•: digoxin (heart medicine)
•: tacrolimus or mycophenolate mofetil (immune system medicines)
•: prescription antiretrovirals (medicines for HIV infection)
•: methotrexate (arthritis medicine)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

•: your heartburn continues or worsens
•: you need to take this product for more than 14 days
•: you need to take more than 1 course of treatment every 4 months
•: you get diarrhea

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

•: treats frequent heartburn (occurs 2 or more days a week)
•: not intended for immediate relief of heartburn; this drug may take 1 to 4 days for full effect

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Acyclovir Ointment Manufacturers

Oceanside Pharmaceuticals

Acyclovir Ointment | Pliva Inc.

There is currently no dosage information available for this product. We apologize for any inconvenience.

No Recall
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Acyclovir Ointment | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Apply sufficient quantity to adequately cover all lesions every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days. The dose size per application will vary depending upon the total lesion area but should approximate a one-half inch ribbon of ointment per 4 square inches of surface area. A finger cot or rubber glove should be used when applying acyclovir ointment to prevent autoinoculation of other body sites and transmission of infection to other persons. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms.

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Mylan Institutional Inc.

Acyclovir Ointment | Dza Brands Llc

• do not crush, chew, or break tablet • take with a full glass of water • this product can be administered without regard for the timing of meals • adults and children 12 years of age and over: one or two tablets every 12 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. • children under 12 years of age: do not use

No Recall
Watson Laboratories, Inc

Acyclovir Ointment | Family First Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York, Llc

Acyclovir Ointment | Amneal Pharmaceuticals Of New York, Llc

Apply sufficient quantity to adequately cover all lesions every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days. The dose size per application will vary depending upon the total lesion area but should approximate a one-half inch ribbon of ointment per 4 square inches of surface area. A finger cot or rubber glove should be used when applying acyclovir ointment, USP 5% to prevent autoinoculation of other body sites and transmission of infection to other persons. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms.

No Recall