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Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Aciclovir Brill Pharma 30 mg/g Ophthalmic Ointment
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
This medicine contains aciclovir, an active substance belonging to a group of medicines called antivirals.
It is indicated for the treatment of keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Do not use Aciclovir Brill Pharma
If you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
If you think this applies to you, do not use this medicine until you have consulted your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before you start using this medicine.
A mild and transient stinging sensation may occur immediately after applying this medicine.
Be careful with this medicine. Before using Aciclovir Brill Pharma, your doctor should know if you wear contact lenses. Stop wearing contact lenses during treatment with this medicine. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Other medicines and Aciclovir Brill Pharma
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
Although no interactions of this medicine have been described through ocular administration, consult your doctor before using other medicines.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
Your doctor will assess the benefit to you and the risk to your baby of using this medicine during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Although after topical administration of this medicine, systemic absorption is minimal, your doctor will assess the benefit to you and the risk to your baby of using this medicine during breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
You may notice blurred vision immediately after applying this medicine. Do not drive or use machines until this effect has disappeared.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Adults and children:
If you are using more than one medicine via the ocular route, you should space the applications of the medicines at least 5 minutes apart or as indicated by your doctor. Ophthalmic ointments should be administered last.
How to apply Aciclovir Brill Pharma to the eye
This medicine should be administered only via the ocular route.



If you use more Aciclovir Brill Pharma than you should
If you use more Aciclovir Brill Pharma than you should, carefully remove the excess. It is unlikely that an overdose will occur with this medicine.
However, no adverse effects are expected in the event of ingesting the 135 mg of aciclovir contained in the package.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
If you forget to use Aciclovir Brill Pharma
If you forget an application, do it as soon as possible and continue the treatment as prescribed. However, if it is close to the time of your next application, skip the missed application.
Do not use a double dose to make up for missed doses.
If you have any other questions about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you stop using Aciclovir Brill Pharma
Do not stop using Aciclovir Brill Pharma without consulting your doctor.
It is important that you use this medicine for the indicated time to completely eliminate the infection.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10people):
It does not require interruption of treatment and heals without apparent sequelae.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10people):
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000people):
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000people):
The signs of allergic reactions may include:
Contact a doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms. Stop using Aciclovir Brill Pharma.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Medicines and Health Products Agency (AEMPS) website: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Store below 25°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "EXP". The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.
Discard 4 weeks after first opening.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Place the packaging and any unused medicines in the SIGRE collection point at your pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Aciclovir Brill Pharma
Appearance and packaging of the product
Tube (aluminum) with screw cap (polyethylene) packaged in cardboard boxes. Each box contains a 4.5-gram tube of ointment.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
BRILL PHARMA, S.L.
C/ Munner, 8
08022 Barcelona
Spain
Manufacturer
URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbHIndustriestraße 35
66129 Saarbrücken
Germany
Date of the last revision of this leaflet: June 2020
Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es
The average price of ACICLOVIR BRILL PHARMA 30 mg/g OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT in November, 2025 is around 15.06 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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