INTRODUCTION ABOUT ACIVIR CREAM

ACIVIR CREAM contains Acyclovir, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antivirals. It is used for the management of cold sores associated with the Herpes simplex virus in immunodeficiency adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. It can also be used to speed up the healing of sores and shorten the duration of pain. A cold sore is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus most often around the mouth. Symptoms include tiny, fluid-filled lesions called cold sores, sore lips, ulcers, blisters or rashes on the skin.

Before applying ACIVIR CREAM inform your doctor if you have low immunity, cold sores in mouth or frequent episodes of cold sores greater than 4 times a year. ACIVIR CREAM is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is considered clearly necessary. ACIVIR CREAM is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk.

The most common side effects after applying ACIVIR CREAM are rash, itchy skin, weal, mild drying or flaking of the skin and dry lips. Contact your doctor if your side effects gets worse or persists for a longer duration.

USES OF ACIVIR CREAM

It is used to:

• manage cold sores associated with herpes simplex virus infections
• speeds up the healing process and shortens the duration of pain
• manage recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunodeficiency adults and adolescents 12 years of age and above

HOW ACIVIR CREAM WORKS

ACIVIR CREAM works by against or stopping the growth of viruses (herpes virus). It has a higher affinity for viral DNA cells than human DNA cells and incorporates into the viral DNA and causes DNA chain termination and inactivation, leading to the death of cells.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply ACIVIR CREAM as directed by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash your hands with soap and water before applying the medicine. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected area. Do not rub the cold sore because this may cause the cold sore to spread to other areas or make your cold sore worse. Use this medicine for up to 5 days.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ACIVIR CREAM

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplements or herbal products.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of ACIVIR CREAM or if you or a child accidentally swallow the medicine, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

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