Zovirax Cream Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Aciclovir

Indications/Uses

HSV skin infection including initial & recurrent genital herpes & herpes labialis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn Apply 5 times daily to affected area at approx 4-hrly interval. Duration of treatment: Herpes labialis At least 4 days. Genital herpes 5 days or up to 10 days if healing has not occurred.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol.

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Special Precautions

Avoid contact w/ eyes & mucous membranes. Severely immunocompromised patients. Pregnancy.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Uncommonly, transient burning or stinging after application, mild skin drying & flaking, itching.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Antivirals

ATC Classification

D06BB03 - aciclovir ; Belongs to the class of topical antivirals used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zovirax cream 5 %

Packing/Price

10 g x 1's

Zovirax Cream

aciclovir

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma