Acyclovir 5% cream 10 grams

Tradename

Acyclovir

Acyclovir

Structure:

Each IOOg of cream contains:

Acyclovir — 5g.

Auxiliary components: liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, triethanolamine, cetostearyl alcohol. Cetomacrogol 1000 and water.

Properties

Acyclovir is an antiviral agent. Active against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types I and Il and Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox).

Indications

for the treatment of skin infections caused by the herpes simplex virus, including initial and recurrent genital herpes and labial herpes.

Mode of application:

Adults and children: acyclovir cream should be applied 5 times a day with an interval of 4 hours, excluding at night. It should be applie to lesions or impending lesions as early as possible after the onset of infection, when t first lesions appear. The duration of treatment

Side effects

temporary burning or tingling sensation, peeling of the skin, itching, contact dermatitis.

Pregnancy and lactation:

should be used with caution during pregnancy and only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the fetus. This medication may pass into breast milk, consult your doctor.

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C in a dry place out of the reach of children.

Packaging:

the cardboard box contains a 10g aluminum tube, paper instructions.