Aciclovir Sandoz, cream 5% 2 g

Acyclovir is active against Herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Varicella zoster virus, Epstein Barr virus and cytomegaloviruses. Thymidine kinase of virus-infected cells converts acyclovir into acyclovir mono-, di- and triphosphate through a series of activation reactions.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

How to take, the dosage

Interaction

Special Instructions

Contraindications

Side effects

Overdose

Symptoms (in case of accidental ingestion): headache, neurological disorders, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, impaired renal function, lethargy, seizures, coma.

Treatment: maintenance of vital functions, hemodialysis.

Pregnancy use

Adequate and controlled clinical safety studies of the drug during pregnancy have not been conducted. Use is indicated only when the estimated benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus.

Breastfeeding should be discontinued during treatment.

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