Acyvir 5% Cream 10g Tube

✔️ Dosage & Administration

Acyclovir cream should be applied to the affected skin 5 times daily for 5–10 days, or for the duration recommended by the physician.

• Apply a thin layer to the affected area as directed.
• Keep the affected area clean and dry.
• Wash your hands before and after application.
• Avoid unnecessary touching or rubbing of the lesions.
• Treatment should be started as early as possible after symptoms appear.
• Do not use more frequently than recommended.

Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness of topical Acyclovir Cream have not been established in children below 12 years of age.

Geriatric Use

Clinical experience has not identified significant differences in response between elderly and younger adults. Systemic absorption following topical administration is minimal.

Safety and effectiveness in children below 12 years of age have not been established for this formulation.

✔️ Acyvir Cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to:

• Acyclovir
• Valacyclovir
• Any component of the formulation

✔️ Side Effect

• Burning or stinging sensation
• Itching
• Skin dryness
• Redness
• Flaking or scaling
• Skin irritation
• Dry or cracked lips when applied around the lips

✔️ Directions for Use:

1. Wash your hands before applying the cream.
2. Clean and gently dry the affected area.
3. Apply a thin layer of Acyvir cream to the affected skin.
4. Wash your hands again after application unless you are treating your hands.

Important: Acyvir cream is intended for external cutaneous use only. Do not apply it inside the eyes, mouth, nose, or other mucous membranes.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Acyclovir should be used during pregnancy only when a healthcare professional deems it necessary and when the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

Acyclovir can pass into breast milk following systemic administration. Because systemic absorption from topical application is minimal, exposure is expected to be low; nevertheless, breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before use.

✔️ Interaction

No clinically significant interactions are generally expected with topical Acyclovir because systemic absorption is minimal.

However, certain medicines such as probenecid, cimetidine, and mycophenolate mofetil may increase systemic acyclovir concentrations when acyclovir is administered systemically. Such interactions are unlikely to be clinically significant with topical cream because of its minimal systemic absorption.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you are taking.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Acyvir cream is intended for external skin use only.
• Do not apply it to the eyes or use it to treat herpes simplex keratitis.
• Avoid applying the cream inside the mouth or nose.
• Do not apply to mucous membranes unless specifically directed by a healthcare professional.
• Avoid contact with the eyes. If you accidentally contact it, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Use caution if you have a weakened immune system, as the effectiveness of topical treatment may differ in immunocompromised patients.
• Topical acyclovir does not eliminate the herpes virus from the body or prevent future recurrences.
• Avoid sexual contact while active genital herpes lesions are present, as antiviral treatment does not eliminate the risk of transmission.

✔️ Storage:

• Store at room temperature, generally between 20°C and 25°C.
• Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
• Protect from excessive heat and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date.