Aciclovir Sandoz, cream 5% 5 g

Acyclovir is active against Herpes simplex types 1 and 2, Varicella zoster virus, Epstein Barr virus and cytomegaloviruses.

Indications

Skin and mucous membrane infections caused by Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, genital herpes, herpes zoster, varicella.

Active ingredient

Acyclovir

Composition

Active substance – acyclovir 5 g

How to take, the dosage

Externally. The drug is applied 5 times a day (every 4 hours) in a thin layer on the affected and bordering skin areas.

Interaction

When used externally, no interaction with other drugs was found.

Special Instructions

To achieve maximum therapeutic effect it is necessary to start using the drug as soon as possible after the onset of infection (at the first signs of the disease: burning, itching, tingling, a feeling of tension and redness).

In the treatment of genital herpes, sexual intercourse should be avoided or condoms used, as the use of acyclovir does not prevent transmission to partners.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to acyclovir and other components of the drug.

With caution – pregnancy, lactation, dehydration, renal failure.

Side effects

Hyperemia, dryness, skin peeling; burning, inflammation in contact with mucous membranes.