Mediclovir Acyclovir 5% cream

Indication

Treatment of herpes simplex virus infections including cold sores (herpes labialis), genital herpes, and herpes zoster (shingles) skin lesions

Ingredients

• Acyclovir 5% (50mg/g)

Direction

Apply a thin layer to the affected area 5 times daily at approximately 4-hour intervals, omitting night-time application. Continue for 5-10 days or as directed.

Side effects

• Mild transient burning
• stinging
• or itching at application site. Rarely: contact dermatitis
• skin dryness

Precautions

• For external use only. Start treatment at the earliest sign of infection (tingling
• redness). Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Does not prevent transmission of herpes.