Dosage form: cream
Drug class:Topical antivirals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
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Indications and Usage for Acyclovir Cream
Acyclovir Cream, 5% is a herpes simplex virus (HSV) deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.
Acyclovir Cream Dosage and Administration
Acyclovir Cream, 5% should be applied 5 times per day for 4 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following the onset of signs or symptoms of herpes labialis, i.e. during the prodrome or when lesions appear.
For adolescents 12 years of age and older, the dosage is the same as in adults.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Each gram of Acyclovir Cream contains 50 mg (equivalent to 5% w/w) of a...
