XOROX Eye ointment Ref.[51142] Active ingredients: Aciclovir

Source: Medicines Authority (MT)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: AGEPHA Pharma s.r.o, Diaľničná cesta 5, Senec, 903 01, Slovakia

4.1. Therapeutic indications

Xorox 30 mg/g eye ointment is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex keratitis.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Adults

Unless otherwise prescribed, a 1cm ribbon of ointment should be placed inside the lower conjunctival sac five times a day (at approximately 4 hourly intervals). The treatment should continue for at least 3 days after the healing is complete.

Paediatric population

As for adults

Use in elderly people (≥65 years)

No adjustment in dosage is required.

Use in people with impaired renal and liver function

No adjustment in dosage is required.

Method of administration

Ocular use.

4.9. Overdose

No case of overdose has been reported. Even if the entire content of a 4.5 g tube of Xorox eye ointment, containing 135 mg aciclovir, is swallowed, no undesirable effects would be expected.

6.3. Shelf life

5 years.

Chemical and physical in-use stability has been demonstrated for 30 days at 25°C.

From a microbiological point of view, once opened, the product may be stored for a maximum of 28 days at 25°C. Other in-use storage times and conditions are the responsibility of the user.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

White aluminium tube with internal epoxy phenol lacquer and white, HDPE cannula and cap containing 4.5 g ointment.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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