Drug Uses

Acyclovir is used to treat of the skin, lip, and genitals; herpes zoster (shingles); and chickenpox. It does herpes decreases itching healing. Topical Acyclovir does not recurrence of sores decrease itching if applied earliest appear. Oral Acyclovir decreases the severity of recurrent sores, but it is used only by people herpes of possible . This medication is sometimes other uses; ask or pharmacist information.

How Taken

Treatment with Acyclovir topical should be started as soon as possible first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). Wash before applying Acyclovir topical. Wear a glove or a finger cot or use an applicator (e.g. cotton swab) when applying Acyclovir topical to avoid virus to other and to other people. Apply to cover (s) completely. A one-half of ointment approximately 4 square inches of surface area. Avoid medication in the eyes. Acyclovir topical is usually 3 hours, six times a day days. Follow 's instructions. Use Acyclovir topical for amount of time prescribed, even if you begin to feel better. Your start to improve infection is completely treated. Lesions caused by herpes be kept as clean as possible. Wearing may help to prevent irritation of the lesions.

Warnings/Precautions

Before using Acyclovir topical, tell if you other or if you other medications. Acyclovir topical is in the category C, which it is not it will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Acyclovir topical talking to your doctor if you . It is not Acyclovir into . Do not use Acyclovir topical talking to your doctor if you feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

Apply it as soon as you apply at your (e.g., every 3 hours) until you go to bed. However, if it is almost the , skip dose your schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Side Effects

No serious are treatment with Acyclovir topical. If you suspect an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; rash; hives; itching; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face) seek attention. Other side be more likely to occur. Continue to use Acyclovir topical and talk to your doctor if you , stinging, burning, or a rash. These should . Side than here occur. Talk to your any that or that is especially bothersome.

Storage

Store . Do not refrigerate.

Overdose

An overdose of this medication is not likely to occur. If you suspect an overdose or ingestion of Acyclovir topical, call an emergency room or poison for advice.

More Information

Acyclovir Cream is contra-indicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to acyclovir or propylene glycol. Acyclovir is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of when first appears. Follow for using Acyclovir provided by your doctor.

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