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How to Use

To use:

• First, wash your hands. Then pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. A 1.25-cm - approximately 1/2-inch strip of ointment is usually enough unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. Gently close the eyes and keep them closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
• To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. After using vidarabine eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

Do not use this drug more often or for a longer time than your family doctor ordered . To do so may cause problems in the eyes. If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you use the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are using ophthalmic vidarabine .

• For ophthalmic ointment dosage forms:
  • For virus eye infection:
    • Adults and children Use in each eye every three hours - five times a day. After healing has occurred, the dose may be reduced to two times a day for seven days more.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.