Acivir Cream 10gm

 Acivir Cream 5% - 10gm

Acivir cream is a topical medication used in treating herpes simplex virus infection of the skin including initial episodes of genital herpes and treating herpes labialis. The active ingredient of the medicine is Acyclovir, which falls into the category of drugs known as antivirals. The antiviral agent is highly active against herpes simplex virus, including herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 and varicella zoster virus. The medicine helps to reduce the inflammation and stop the pain caused by herpes and clears up the lesions in less time.

What is Acivir cream used for?

Acivir cream is indicated for the following conditions:

• Recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores)
• Life threatening herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients

How does Acivir cream work?

Acivir Cream works by interfering with viral DNA synthesis. This activity results in inhibiting viral replication decrease viral shedding and reduces the time for healing of lesions. 

What does Acivir cream contain?

The product contains Acyclovir as the active agent, which is a topical agent formulated to treat cold sores caused by the herpes virus.

How long should Acivir cream be used?

It is important to start Acivir treatment of recurrent episodes during the prodromal period or when the lesions appear for the first time. A patient must continue the treatment for five days. If there is no improvement seen or healing has not occurred, treatment may be continued for ten days.

Missed dose of Acivir Cream

If you miss the application, apply it, if you remember before the next scheduled application. If it is already time to apply the next dose, then skip the missed one and use the next dose on time.

How should Acivir Cream be stored?

Store it at room temperature and do not freeze it. Keep the tube away from moisture and heat. 

What medications interact with Acivir cream?

Inform your physician if you are using any other medications topically or orally to avoid drug interaction. Your physician will provide a list of drugs that may interact with your antiviral agent and cause serious side effects.

How should Acivir cream be used?

Herpes labial

For the treatment of adults and children above 12 years of age- Apply five times daily for four days. A patient must start using it at first symptom. Apply the preparation to skin lesions only. Avoid eye area while applying the cream.

An individual using Acivir cream must wear rubber gloves to prevent autoinoculation of other body sites and spreading of infection to other people. Apply the cream in sufficient quantity to adequately cover all the lesions.

When should Acivir cream not be used? 

• A patient with herpes labial infection should not use Acyclovir cream in case of hypersensitivity towards any ingredients of the formulation.
• Avoid giving it to pregnant women unless the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the baby.
• Exercise caution while using this antiviral agent to a nursing mother because it is still not known whether the topical preparation is secreted in breast milk.
• The safety and effectiveness of the medicine in children than two years of age have not been established.
• The medicinal product is not suitable for application to mucous membranes such as vagina, eye, mouth, and nose as it may cause irritation.

What are the side effects of Acivir cream?

Acivir may cause dermatological issues like Stevens-johnson syndrome, hives, unusual sweating, rash, etc. Mild pain with or without transient stinging and burning may occur. Other unwanted side effects associated with the use of Acyclovir include drying of the skin, pruritus erythema, and mild flaking. However, these side effects have been reported in a small population of patients.