Acyclostad cream 5% tube 2 g

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that has high in vitro activity against herpes simplex virus types I and II. Toxicity to host cells is minimal. Once in cells infected with herpes virus, acyclovir is phosphorylated to form the active compound acyclovir triphosphate. The first stage of this process depends on the presence of virus-encoded thymidine kinase. Acyclovir triphosphate acts as an inhibitor and substrate for viral DNA polymerase, preventing further synthesis of viral DNA without affecting normal cellular processes.

Indications for use

Infections of the lips and face caused by the herpes simplex virus (Herpes labialis).

Contraindication

The drug should not be prescribed to patients with known hypersensitivity to acyclovir, valacyclovir, propylene glycol, or any other component of the drug.

The drug should not be used for eye treatment.

Application features

The cream should only be used to treat herpes on the lips and face. The cream should not be applied to the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes, or used to treat genital herpes to avoid local irritation. Accidental contact with the eyes should be avoided.

Patients suffering from particularly severe manifestations of Herpes labialis should seek medical advice. People with herpes labialis should be warned against contact transmission of the virus to other people, especially if there are open lesions.

The cream is not recommended for use in immunocompromised patients. Such patients should consult a doctor for treatment of any infection.

Method of administration and doses

The drug is intended for external use only.

Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area of the skin using a cotton swab 5 times a day approximately every 4 hours, except at night. The cream should be applied not only to the affected areas of the skin, but also around the lesions. If a cotton swab is not used when applying the cream, hands should be thoroughly cleaned immediately before and after application to prevent additional infection of the affected areas of the skin with bacterial and / or viral agents.

Treatment lasts at least 4 days, but therapy should be selected individually and continued until the vesicle surface hardens or until complete healing. The duration of treatment should not exceed 10 days. If the symptoms of the disease do not disappear after 10 days of treatment, the patient should consult a doctor.

Note: to achieve optimal effect, the cream should be applied at the first signs of herpes infection (tingling, itching, feeling of tightness, redness).

Treatment can be started in the later stages - papules or vesicles. Antiviral therapy with acyclovir should be stopped when a crust forms on the affected area of the skin.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been observed. Since the drug is intended for topical use only, the development of overdose symptoms is unlikely.

If an overdose is suspected, medical attention should be sought.

Special instructions

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the drug is recommended to be used only when, in the opinion of the doctor, the benefit outweighs the possible risk.

Children

There is insufficient data on the safety of the drug in children under 12 years of age, therefore it is recommended to prescribe it to children over 12 years of age.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

There are no data on the effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles or other mechanisms.

Composition

active ingredient: acyclovir;

1 g of cream contains 50 mg of acyclovir;

Excipients: dimethicone, stearyl macrogolglycerides, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, white soft paraffin, propylene glycol, purified water.

Storage conditions

Does not require any special storage conditions. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life - 5 years.

After opening the tube - no more than 1 year.

Do not use the drug after the expiration date.