Acyclovir Stada Cream 50mg/g – 5g Antiviral for Herpes on Lips & Facial Skin

What is Acyclovir STADA 50mg/g Cream? Aciclovir Antiviral Treatment for Herpes on the Face and Lips

Acyclovir STADA 50mg/g is an antiviral cream containing aciclovir (50 mg per gram), used for treating frequently recurring herpes on facial skin and lips. Early treatment with Acyclovir STADA can prevent the full breakout of herpes. If herpes has already developed on the skin, using this aciclovir cream can accelerate the healing process.

Before Using Acyclovir STADA

Do not use this cream if you:

• Are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• Need to apply it to mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, vaginal mucous membrane, or the eye) — to prevent local irritation, this is not permitted

Warnings and Precautions

If you have severe immunodeficiency (i.e. severe immune system damage), consult your doctor before beginning treatment. No interactions with any other medicines have currently been reported.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Limited experience with aciclovir during pregnancy has shown no aciclovir-related effects on pregnancy or the health of the foetus or newborn. Acyclovir STADA can be used during pregnancy only after careful evaluation of the risks and benefits. The amount of aciclovir absorbed into the organism after external use on healthy skin is negligible. If the cream is used whilst breastfeeding, take care to prevent the baby from coming into contact with the treated areas.

Important Ingredients Information

Acyclovir STADA cream contains cetyl alcohol and propylene glycol. Cetyl alcohol may cause local skin irritation (contact dermatitis). This medicine contains 150 mg of propylene glycol per gram of cream, which may also cause skin irritation.

How to Use Acyclovir STADA Cream

Apply a thin layer of cream onto the infected area of skin 5 times a day, every 4 hours. Use a cotton bud to take enough cream to cover the infected area. Apply not only to areas with visible symptoms (blisters, swelling, redness), but also to the surrounding areas. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying to prevent the infection from spreading.

For best results, begin treatment as early as possible — as soon as the first signs of herpes appear (burning sensation, itchiness, discomfort, redness). If the blisters have already scabbed or healed, antiviral treatment with Acyclovir STADA will no longer have any effect.

Duration of Use

Treatment usually lasts 5 days, but may vary and continue until blisters have scabbed or completely healed. Treatment must not last longer than 10 days.