Acikal 5% cream 5.0 g #1
Manufacturer: S Kant Healthcare, India
Composition: aciclovir 5.0 %
What is the active ingredient in Aciclovir Cream?
Aciclovir
What are the therapeutic indications for Aciclovir Cream?
Treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin, including initial and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis.
How is Aciclovir Cream applied?
Topically five times daily at approximately four-hourly intervals, omitting the night time application.
What are the potential side effects of Aciclovir Cream?
Mild drying or flaking of the skin, transient burning or stinging, itching, contact dermatitis, erythema, skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
Are there any precautions for using Aciclovir Cream?
Not recommended for mucous membranes, avoid accidental introduction into the eye, do not use on open wounds or large areas of broken skin without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Does Aciclovir Cream interact with other medications?
No clinically significant interactions have been identified.
Is Aciclovir Cream safe for pregnant women?
Use during pregnancy should be considered only when the potential benefits outweigh the possibility of unknown risks.
Can Aciclovir Cream be used by breastfeeding women?
The dosage received by a nursing infant following maternal use would be insignificant.
What are the inactive ingredients in Aciclovir Cream?
Cetostearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, emulwax 165, dimethicone, poloxamer 407, sodium lauryl sulfate, and white soft paraffin.
How should Aciclovir Cream be stored?
Keep the tube tightly closed after use. Do not freeze. Do not accept if the seal is broken. Do not store above 30°C. Protect from light.
What is the shelf life of Aciclovir Cream?
24 months from the date of manufacture.