Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

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Introduction to Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

Acyclovir is a member of a class of antiviral drugs used to treat skin viral infections.

Safety Advice for Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

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No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

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It is unsafe to use in breastfeeding, Consult your doctor before taking it.

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No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

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No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

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No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

How Acivir 5% Cream 5gm works

It is an antiviral medication that treats skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in the skin cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up skin infections.

How To Use Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

  • Used externally, in dose and duration recommended by your doctor.
  • Clean and dry the affected area before applying it.
  • Check the label carefully and follow the direstions for use.
  • If your hands are affected, wash your hands immediately after applying the preparation to the affected area.

Special Precautions About Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

  • If you have any allergy to the content of medicine, inform your doctor.
  • Consult your doctor before stopping the medication.
  • Avoid touching the sores again and again with your hands to avoid spreading the infection.
  • Avoid using towel to avoid the infection spread.

Benefits Of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

  • Prevents the multiplication of the virus in skin cells.
  • Helps in clearing the skin infection.

Side Effects Of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

  • burning
  • irritation
  • itching
  • redness

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take.
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose.
  • If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

For a quick recovery, eat a well-balanced diet and get at least 8 hours of sleep per day. It is known that getting adequate vitamin D and spending time outside can help with herpes infection symptoms. Include foods and beverages high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in your regular diet. Low-fat cooking oils such as coconut oil, canola oil, olive oil, and soybean oil can also be used. When taking ACYCLOVIR, stay away from alcoholic beverages since they may dehydrate you and interfere with your sleep.

Drug Interaction

  • Sulfonamide (Probenecid)
  • H2 blockers (Cimetidine)

Drug Food Interaction

Disease Explanation

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Herpes zoster (shingles): This is a virus that causes red skin rashes, discomfort, and a burning feeling in the affected area. Before generating herpes, the virus remains in the nervous system for years. It can show up on one side of the body, the neck, the torso, and the face. Chicken pox is a highly contagious viral infection. Rash, tiny, stinging blisters, fever, sore throat, and bodily ache are typical symptoms.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Monday, 23 September, 2024

Prescription Required

Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

by Cipla Ltd
Acyclovir (5% w/w)

₹73₹65

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Acivir 5% Cream 5gm

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