Virest 5% Cream 5%

Indication

Antiviral cream (Aciclovir Cream B.P.)

Ingredients

• Aciclovir 5% w/w. Preservatives: Methyl hydroxybenzoate 0.16% w/w
• Propyl hydroxybenzoate 0.08% w/w

Direction

Apply a sufficient quantity to the skin, every three hours, six times daily, for seven days. POM (Prescription Only Medicine). For External Use Only.

Side effects

• Common: nausea
• diarrhea
• headache
• skin irritation (topical). Rare: nephrotoxicity (IV)
• neurotoxicity
• thrombocytopenia
• Stevens
• Johnson syndrome.

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children. Refer package insert for dosage and other information. Approved by MOH Malaysia.