Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Ointment/Cream – 5% Frequency: 5 times a day (approximately every 4 hours) Duration: 5–10 days Note: Apply to the affected skin; starting at first sign of attack; to be applied to lesions. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Application – Apply to lesions Frequency: 5 times a day (approximately every 4 hours) Duration: 5–10 days Note: starting at first sign of attack |
Administration
- Clean affected area before applying
- Apply thinly 5 times daily
Side Effect
- Burning/stinging (30%)
- Pruritus (4%)
- Dry lips (Less than 1%)
- Rash (0.3%)
- Angioedema
- Vulvitis
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Probenecid, Cimetidine, Mycophenolate mofetil
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Increased plasma concentration of aciclovir
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Ciclosporin, Tacrolimus
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Increased nephrotoxic effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store Acyclovir cream at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C
Data Sources
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