Acerux-H5gm+1gm/100gm

Indication

Recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores)

Adult Dose

Adults: The cream should be topically applied 5 times per day for 5 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible after the first signs and sy... View More

Child Dose

Children >6 years : The cream should be topically applied 5 times per day for 5 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible after the first ... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Aciclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analogue with inhibitory activity against Herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) in cell cu... View More

Precaution

Aciclovir and Hydrocortisone should not be used in the eye, inside the mouth or nose, or on the genitals. Patients should seek medical advice when a col... View More

Side Effect

The following most common adverse reactions (< 1%) were local skin reactions like drying or flaking of the skin; burning or tingling, erythema; pigmenta... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: Unknown whether topical product distributed in breast milk, caution advised