Sitavig
Generic name:acyclovir
Drug class:Purine nucleosides
Company: BioAlliance Pharma SA
Treatment for: Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
What is Sitavig?
Sitavig is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.
Sitavig a buccal tablet (dissolved under the tongue) used to treat cold sores on the lips. Sitavig will not treat genital herpes.
Based on proprietary Lauriad technology, Sitavig comes in the form of a mucoadhesive tablet which the patient places on the gum and which delivers a high concentration of acyclovir directly to the lip, the site of the cold sore infection. In a phase III international study conducted on 775 patients, Sitavig demonstrated a high level of efficacy in terms of healing time with one single tablet containing 50 mg of acyclovir and an excellent tolerance profile. In addition to its efficacy, Sitavig offers a unique unobtrusive and simple formulation with a single application for the episode's entire duration, representing major advantages for patients suffering from recurrent herpes sores.
Who should not use Sitavig?
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to:
- acyclovir or any of the ingredients in Sitavig. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients.
- milk protein concentrate
Before using Sitavig, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if this medicine will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if this medicine passes into your breast milk.
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
How should I use Sitavig?
See the detailed Instructions for Use for information about how to use this medicine.
- Use exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
- Use within one hour after you have the first symptom of a cold sore, such as itching, redness, burning, or tingling, and before a cold sore appears.
- You may eat and drink while using Sitavig.
- Do not crush, chew, suck, or swallow the tablets.
- Sitavig will slowly dissolve over time while in your mouth and should be left in place.
- Gently rinse your mouth with water to clean your teeth while Sitavig is in place.
- Drink more liquids if your mouth becomes dry while using Sitavig.