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Acerux5%

Rx
Dosage form:
Cream
Pack size:
10gm tube

৳ 70/unit

Pack: ৳ 70

At a glance

Acyclovir (Topical) — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Acyclovir (Topical) is an antiviral medicine which helps in treating skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus such as herpes labialis. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in skin cells and therefore helps in clearing the skin infection. Acyclovir (Topical) is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not touch the sores unnecessarily with your hands or towel, to avoid spreading the infection. Some common side effects include burning, irritation, itching and redness of the skin, at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Do not use it in the eyes, mouth, nose or vagina as it may cause irritation. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Acyclovir (Topical) is an antiviral medication which treats skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of virus in the skin cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your skin infection.

Indications

• Herpes labialis

Mechanism of action

Acyclovir (Topical) is an antiviral medication which treats skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of virus in the skin cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your skin infection.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Neurological abnormalities with significant hypoxia, serious hepatic or electrolyte abnormalities. Maintain adequate hydration. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; systemic exposure is minimal after topical application. Renal Dose: Activity against HSV types I and II and varicella-zoster virus is due to intracellular conversion of aciclovir to the monophosphate by viral thymidine kinase with subsequent conversion to the diphosphate and active triphosphate by cellular enzymes. This active form inhibits viral DNA synthesis and replication by interfering with viral DNA polymerase enzyme and being incorporated into viral DNA.

Administration

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Acyclovir (Topical), take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Precautions & warnings

No interaction found/established Acyclovir (Topical) helps treat recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores). Treatment should be started as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms. Apply it thinly to affected area five times a day, or as suggested by your doctor. Do not use it in the eyes, mouth, nose or vagina as it may cause irritation. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Do not touch the sores unnecessarily with your hands or towel, to avoid spreading the infection. Inform your doctor if your symptoms have not improved after 10 days of treatment.

Drug interactions

Hypersensitivity.

Food interactions

No interaction found/established

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acyclovir (Topical) is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Acyclovir (Topical) is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

No interaction found/established No interaction found/established

Common questions

Please suggest some medicines of canker sores or fever blister on mustache region Tablet or ointments etc. This is herpes labialisPlz visit for proper treatment meanwhile apply acivir gel twice a dayPlz visit for proper treatment I have fever blister on my upper lip region and often suffering around interval 3 to 4month please suggest some medicines and ointments. This is herpes labialis ( recurrent )If u'r having frequent episodes then visit visit a dermatologist for oral suppressive therapy i m suffering from herpes labialis do i need to take any medicine except topical application of acyclovir Usually if it is not very severe, you may continue topical therapy Sir, I have the secret ingredient is the herpes tell his medicine Tab. Acivir 400 mg three times daily for 5 days. Fucidin cream for application once daily. Acivir cream for application once daily. Blood Tests- HSV 1 & 2 Igg & IgM hello sir my penis forskin blentis and rashes i am take antibotic like calvem625 and flagyl 400 and niyomiacin cream but not clear wound plz tell mi a special cream the medicines r ok. send a pic. it can be herpes. My wife age 27 having pregnancy 4 months, suddenly found sores on her neck and head, says it herpes due to imune weakness. She is having pain in sores, suggested acivic 800mg 5 times a day. Is herpes life threating or will it come avain, will she be fine what should we do. I am so tensed about her. Pls advice. it may be herpes Spots on genital skin saying may be genital herps using aceclovir cream plz suggest Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Treatment is good if general herpes so better check yourself with dermatologist Respected sir, i am suffering from chicken pox it's 3 rd day now.doctor adviced to use Herpex-5% ointment.but he didn't explained how to use it.can u please tell when to use it .is it when the blister get flownoff?.also I need to know foods like rice,milk,can be included in diet or not?.please be kind to replay this. You need oral medicines under supervision of skin specialistOintment can be used twice a day

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.