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Pronunciation: trye-FLURE-i-deen
Generic Name: Trifluridine
Brand Name: Viroptic
Viroptic Drops are used for:
Treating herpes eye infection.
Viroptic Drops are an antiviral. It works by killing sensitive viruses.
Do NOT use Viroptic Drops if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Viroptic Drops
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Viroptic Drops:
Some medical conditions may interact with Viroptic Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Viroptic Drops. Because little, if any, of Viroptic Drops are absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Viroptic Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Viroptic Drops:
Use Viroptic Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
To use Viroptic Drops, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Contact your doctor for instructions on using your contact lenses while using Viroptic Drops.
To clear up your infection completely, continue using Viroptic Drops for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Viroptic Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Viroptic Drops.
Important safety information:
Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Viroptic Drops for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
If your condition does not improve within 7 days or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
Do not use Viroptic Drops for other eye problems without first checking with your doctor.
It is important to use Viroptic Drops for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Viroptic Drops and increase the risk that the virus will no longer be sensitive to Viroptic Drops and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antivirals in the future.
Use Viroptic Drops with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Viroptic Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if Viroptic Drops are excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Viroptic Drops, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Viroptic Drops:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Temporary burning or stinging.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); new or worsening eye irritation or pain; red or bloodshot eyes; swelling of the eye or eyelid; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Viroptic side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Viroptic Drops:
Store Viroptic Drops in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Keep Viroptic Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Viroptic Drops, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Viroptic Drops are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Viroptic Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Issue Date: February 1, 2012
Database Edition 12.1.1.002
Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
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