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Acivir Cream 10gm

Name: Acivir Cream 10gm
SKU: tube of 10 gm Cream
Price: 145 INR
Availability: InStock

by Cipla Ltd

Salt CompositionAcyclovir (5% w/w)

₹161₹145

(tube of 10 gm Cream)

10% off

Introduction to Acivir Cream 10gm

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

Safety Advice for Acivir Cream 10gm

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No known interaction, Consult your doctor before taking it.

How Acivir Cream 10gm 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 Cream 10gm

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 Cream 10gm

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 Cream 10gm

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

Side Effects Of Acivir Cream 10gm

burning
irritation
itching
redness

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Acivir Cream 10gm

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

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.

FAQ's on Acivir Cream 10gm

Does soap and water kill cold sore virus?

Soap and water kills the virus fairly easily, so washing is a good way to help keep it from spreading. Herpes is transmitted primarily by skin-to-skin contact when the infection is active, but carriers can also transmit the virus when they have no noticeable symptoms -- and many do not.

What is the best prescription for cold sores?

One-day treatment with the prescription antiviral drugs famciclovir (Famvir) or valacyclovir (Valtrex) shortens cold sore symptoms by one to two days. These oral medications are most effective when taken at the first sign of a cold sore, such as a burning or tingling sensation.

Does acyclovir stop itching?

It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). Acyclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals.

How quickly does acyclovir work?

Response and effectiveness. May take up to two hours to reach peak plasma concentrations after oral acyclovir administration. May take up to three days for symptom reduction; however, acyclovir should be taken until the course prescribed is completed. Acyclovir works best when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.

What is Acivir cream used for?

Acivir 5% Cream 5gm is an antiviral medicine containing Acyclovir (Aciclovir) as its active ingredient. It is used to treat skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus like herpes labialis (commonl. It is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Is acyclovir cream a steroid?

What is acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical? Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine. Hydrocortisone is a steroid. Acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine that is used to treat cold sores in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Written By

Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Monday, 23 September, 2024

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