Agiclovir 5% Agimexpharm skin ointment treated herpes Simplex, herpes zoster, genital herpes (5g)

Dosage form Ointment
Specifications Tube
Ingredient Aciclovir, Excipilients Q.S
Indication Infection of herpes simplex, genital herpes
Contraindication Drug allergy

Ingredient

Thành phần cho 5g

Composition information	Content
Aciclovir	0.25g
Excipients QS	5g

Uses

indicators

Agiclovir 5% skin ointment is indicated in the following cases:

Cases of herpes simplex infection on skin and mucous membranes, herpes zoster infection, genital herpes, herpes lips onset and relapse.

To have the effect of aciclovir must be phosphoryl turned into activity form as aciclovir triphosphate.

In the first stage, aciclovir is converted into aciclovir monophosphate thanks to the enzyme of virus A is thymidinkinase, then transformed into aciclovir diphosphate and triphosphate by some other cell enzymes.

Aciclovir Triphosphate inhibits the virus's DNA synthesis and the multiplication of the virus without affecting the metabolism of normal cells.

pharmacokinetics

aciclovir absorbed through the skin. Aciclovir concentration in the endomny is equal to the minimum inhibitory concentration in the therapy phase. Do not detect aciclovir in the blood while applying the drug.

Before taking Agiclovir 5% Agimexpharm skin ointment treated herpes Simplex, herpes zoster, genital herpes (5g)

How to use

Ointments used to be topical.

Dosage

Apply the drug to the contaminated skin, 5-6 times/daily, 4 hours apart.

The treatment should last continuously for 5-7 days. If not cured, can continue until 10 days.

The treatment should start as soon as possible when the signs and symptoms of the disease are appeared.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.What to do when using overdose?

There is no clinical data.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Agiclovir 5%skin ointment, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

No report.

Uncommon, 1/1000

Skin: A burning sensation or fleeting pain.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Agiclovir 5% contraindicated ointment in the following cases:

Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.

Be cautious when used

Do not use aciclovir ointment when there are no signs and pathological symptoms.

Do not use aciclovir ointment to prevent recurrent infection of Herpes Simplex virus.

Do not apply aciclovir ointment to the mucosa as in the mouth or vagina can cause irritation.

Aciclovir ointment is only for skin and should not be used for eyes.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

has not seen drugs that affect the ability to drive and operate machinery.

Pregnancy

Precautions when used for pregnant women.

breastfeeding period

Be cautious when used for breastfeeding women.

Interactive drug

should not dilute or use aciclovir ointment as a substrate to coordinate with other drugs.

amphotericin B and ketoconazole increase the anti -virus effect of aciclovir. Interferon increases the antivirus effect in vitro of aciclovir.

Notice the doctor that the drugs used during the use of aciclovir.

Storage

Leave at temperatures below 30 ° C, avoid moisture and light.

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