On Friday, May 16, 2003, at 07:19 Australia/Perth, Alice Ernest wrote:

> Apparently a new drug, not in Hale, prescribed for a mom with a 4
> month old
> for what sounds like a herpes infection of one eye.   Doctor said to
> pump and
> dump for 12 days.
> Pharmacist tells me there are no alternatives to this drug for this
> viral
> infection.
> Does anyone have any info????    She is picking up the med, but will
> wait for
> info.

Oral acyclovir is listed as a reasonable alternative for those who
don't tolerate or can't have topical treatments.

Lara

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