Idoxuridine

General information

Idoxuridine, which is active against Herpes simplex and Varicella zoster , has only been used in topical antiherpetic solutions. It has been used to treat superficial keratitis, but with poor results in deep stromal diseases because of poor solubility. Idoxuridine is unstable and cannot eliminate the virus from the eye. Allergic and toxic reactions occur in 5–8% of patients.

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