Acivir Cream (Aciclovir Cream)

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Acivir Cream ® (Aciclovir)

Acivir 0.05% Cream is an antiviral agent which is used in the treatment of infections caused by herpes virus such as chickenpox and herpes zoster.

Aciclovir is indicated for the treatment of HSV and VZV infections, including:

·         Genital herpex simplex

·         Herpes simplex labialis

·         Herpes zoster (shingles)

·         Acute chickenpox in immunocompromised patients

·         Herpes simplex encephalitis

·         Acute mucocutaneous HSV infections in immunocompromised patients

·         Herpes simplex keratitis (ocular herpes)

·         Herpes simplex blepharitis

·         Bell's Palsy

Aciclovir is an antiviral. It works by stopping viral replication. However, Aciclovir does not eliminate the virus, is not a cure, and does not prevent transmission to others.

How should I use this medicine?

Take Acyclovir exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed. Do not skip any doses. Continue to take it even when you feel better. You must complete the entire course. If you dont, the infection will not clear completely.

You may take Acyclovir with or without food. If you experience stomach discomfort, you may take Aciclovir after food. Drink plenty of water while being treated with Acyclovir.

How Does Acivir Cream Work?

The active ingredient in Unisom is an antihistamine. Another antihistamine that may sound familiar is diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in medications like Benadryl.

When you take Unisom, the medication blocks the production of histamine and acetylcholine in the body. When these compounds are reduced, a person will start to feel sleepier.

If you are only having trouble sleeping while pregnant, your doctor might recommend Benadryl. Unisom is likely to be recommended for consistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

How to take Acivir Cream?

When you’re expecting, you and your baby share more than your belly. Everything you eat, take, and sometimes even put on your skin can be circulated through your baby, too. That’s why things like sushi, deli meats, aspirin, and skin care products with retinoids are off-limits.

From an FDA perspective, Unisom has been generally considered safe for pregnant women.

But, talk to your doctor before taking any medications. Together, you can discuss the medication’s potential effects on your baby and ensure that it won’t interact with other medications you are taking.

Think about the risks and benefits before taking Unisom. If your sleep is greatly affected to the point where you are having difficulty functioning during the day, talk to your doctor.

Dosage:

Acivir Cream should be applied 5 times per day for 4 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms (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.

Overdosage

No untoward effects would be expected if the entire contents of a 10 g tube of aciclovir cream containing 500 mg of aciclovir were ingested orally. However the accidental, repeated overdose of oral aciclovir, over several days has resulted in gastrointestinal effects (nausea and vomiting) and neurological effects (headache and confusion). Aciclovir is dialysable by haemodialysis.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Store Unisom at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store in the original package or container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Unisom out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Overdosage

No untoward effects would be expected if the entire contents of a 10 g tube of aciclovir cream containing 500 mg of aciclovir were ingested orally. However the accidental, repeated overdose of oral aciclovir, over several days has resulted in gastrointestinal effects (nausea and vomiting) and neurological effects (headache and confusion). Aciclovir is dialysable by haemodialysis.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Store Unisom at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store in the original package or container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Unisom out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Contraindications:

Acivir Cream is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any component of the formulation.

Warnings and Precautions:

Acivir Cream is intended for cutaneous use only and should not be used in the eyes or inside the mouth, nose or vagina as it may cause irritation. ACIVIR Cream should only be used on herpes labialis on the affected external aspects of the lips and face.

Aciclovir cream has a potential for irritation and contact sensitization. The effect of aciclovir cream has not been established in immunocompromised patients.

Pregnancy

The birth defects described amongst subjects exposed to aciclovir have not shown any uniqueness or consistent pattern to suggest a common cause. The use of aciclovir cream should be considered only when the potential benefits outweigh the possibility of unknown risks.

Lactation

It is not known whether topically applied aciclovir is excreted in breast milk. Systemic exposure following topical administration is minimal.

After oral administration of aciclovir, aciclovir concentrations have been documented in breast milk in 2 women and ranged from 0.6 to 4.1 times the corresponding plasma levels. These concentrations would potentially expose the nursing infant to a dose of aciclovir up to 0.3 mg/kg/day.

Nursing mothers who have active herpetic lesions near or on the breast should avoid nursing.

Paediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients less than 12 years of age have not been established.

Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of aciclovir cream did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. Systemic absorption of aciclovir after topical administration is minimal.

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