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ACYCLOVIR / ACICLOVIR ( Герпевир ) is an antiviral drug shows high activity in vitro against herpes simplex virus types I and II. The toxic effect is minimum with respect to the host organism cells. Once in the cells infected with the herpes virus, acyclovir is phosphorylated to the active compound - acyclovir triphosphate.
INDICATIONS : lips and facial infections caused by herpes simplex virus Herpes labialis.
APPLICATION : product is intended for external use only. Children under the age of 12 years and adults gerpevir ointment applied 5 times per day with about a 4-hour intervals, except at night. It is important to begin treatment as soon as possible at the beginning of infection, it is better - during the prodromal period. Treatment should be continued for at least 4 days. If healing has not occurred, it is possible to continue the treatment up to 10 days. If the symptoms do not disappear after 10 days of treatment, you should consult a doctor.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to acyclovir or other components of the drug, as well as to valacyclovir.
SIDE EFFECTS : allergic reactions : a transient acute or temporary burning pain, a slight dryness and peeling of the skin, erythema (redness), pruritus , rarely - rash, in rare cases - the reaction of immediate type hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema.
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