Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
by Cipla Ltd
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Acyclovir is a member of a class of antiviral drugs used to treat skin viral infections.
How Acivir 5% Cream 5gm works
It is an antiviral medication that treats skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in the skin cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up skin infections.
How To Use Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- Used externally, in dose and duration recommended by your doctor.
- Clean and dry the affected area before applying it.
- Check the label carefully and follow the direstions for use.
- If your hands are affected, wash your hands immediately after applying the preparation to the affected area.
Special Precautions for Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- If you have any allergy to the content of medicine, inform your doctor.
- Consult your doctor before stopping the medication.
- Avoid touching the sores again and again with your hands to avoid spreading the infection.
- Avoid using towel to avoid the infection spread.
Benefits Of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- Prevents the multiplication of the virus in skin cells.
- Helps in clearing the skin infection.
Uses of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- Herpes labialis
Side Effects Of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- burning
- irritation
- itching
- redness
What If I Missed A Dose Of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- Use the medicine as you remember to take.
- If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Sulfonamide (Probenecid)
- H2 blockers (Cimetidine)
Disease Explanation
Herpes zoster (shingles): This is a virus that causes red skin rashes, discomfort, and a burning feeling in the affected area. Before generating herpes, the virus remains in the nervous system for years. It can show up on one side of the body, the neck, the torso, and the face. Chicken pox is a highly contagious viral infection. Rash, tiny, stinging blisters, fever, sore throat, and bodily ache are typical symptoms.
Safety Advice for Acivir 5% Cream 5gm
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.
No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.
It is unsafe to use in breastfeeding, Consult your doctor before taking it.
No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.
No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.
No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Monday, 23 September, 2024
