Acylex 5% Ointment 5G

Brand : ferozsons laboratories

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Acylex 5% Specification

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Acyclovir

Used For

Viral Infection

How it works

It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses that cause cold sores or genital herpes.

Acylex 5% Usage And Safety

Dosage

Acyclovir

Side Effects

Anaphylaxis, fever, headache, pain, peripheral edema; Diarrhea, elevated liver function tests, gastrointestinal distress, nausea , Hypotension, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hemolysis, leukopenia, lymphadenopathy , Myalgia , Agitation, coma, confusion, delerium, dizziness, hallucinations, obtundation, psychosis, seizures, somnolence (these symptoms may be marked, particularly in older adults , alopecia, erythema multiforme, pruritis, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria.

Drug Interactions

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without prescription, including herbal medicines.

Indication

It is used to treat cold sores and genital infections caused by the Herpes simplex virus.

When not to Use

Do not use : You are allergic (hypersensitive) to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or any of the other ingredients.

Acylex 5% Precautions

Precaution

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using acyclovir if You have a condition where your immune system works less well and your body is less able to fight infections (e.g. if you have HIV or AIDS or if you have had a bone marrow transplant).

Acylex 5% Warnings

Warning 1

The excipient cetostearyl alcohol can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) .

Warning 2

Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Do not use this medicine in babies less than 4 weeks old with open wounds or large areas of broken or damaged skin (such as burns) without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Warning 3

Sodium laurilsulfate; this medicine contains sodium laurilsulfate . Sodium laurilsulfate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied on the same area.