البلد: ماليزيا
اللغة: الإنجليزية
المصدر: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
ACYCLOVIR
STADPHARM SDN. BHD.
ACYCLOVIR
10 gm
Farmalabor Produtos Farmaceuticos S.A
_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP) _ ACYCLOVIR AUXILTO CREAM Acyclovir (5% w/w) 1 What is in this leaflet 1. What Acyclovir Auxilto Cream is used for. 2. How Acyclovir Auxilto Cream works. 3. Before you use Acyclovir Auxilto Cream. 4. How to use Acyclovir Auxilto Cream. 5. While you are using it. 6. Side effects. 7. Storage and disposal of Acyclovir Auxilto Cream. 8. Product description. 9. Manufacturer and Product Registration Holder. 10. Date of revision. 11. Serial Number WHAT ACYCLOVIR AUXILTO CREAM IS USED FOR Acyclovir Auxilto Cream is used to treat cold sores and genital infections caused by the Herpes simplex virus. HOW ACYCLOVIR AUXILTO CREAM WORKS Acyclovir Auxilto Cream contains a medicine called aciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses that cause cold sores or genital herpes. BEFORE YOU USE ACYCLOVIR AUXILTO CREAM _When you must not use it _ Do not use Acyclovir Auxilto Cream if: • you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir or any other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet • _Before you start to use it _ Tell your doctor or pharmacist 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 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or AIDS or if you have had a bone marrow transplant). _Pregnancy and breast-feeding _ Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any medicine. _Taking other medicines _ Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes traditional products or medicines bought without a prescription. HOW TO USE ACYCLOVIR AUXILTO CREAM _How much to use _ Always use Acyclovir Auxilto Cream exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. _ _ _Adults and children _ • Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area five times a day. • You should space each application of Acyclovir Auxilto Cream اقرأ الوثيقة كاملة
ACYCLOVIR AUXILTO CREAM 5% W/W 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w 2. COMPOSITION Active Substance: Each gram of cream contains 50 mg of acyclovir (5% of acyclovir, w/w). List of Excipients: Cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, sodium laurilsulfate, poloxamer 407, white soft paraffin and purified water. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cream. Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w appears as a smooth, white cream, with a characteristic odour, free from clumps, clots or foreign particles. 4. INDICATIONS Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin including initial and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis. 5. ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE Administration For topical use Dosage Adults and children: Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w should be applied five times daily at approximately four hourly intervals omitting the night time application. Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w should be applied to the lesions or impending lesions as soon as possible, preferably during the earliest stages (prodrome or erythema). Treatment can also be started during the later (papule or blister) stages. Treatment should be continued for at least 4 days for _herpes _ _labialis_ and for 5 days for genital herpes. If healing has not occurred treatment may be continued for up to 10 days. 6. CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to acyclovir or to any of the excipients. 7. SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w should not be applied to mucous membranes, namely in the mouth, eyes or vagina, since it may be irritating. Patients should take precautions in order to avoid transmitting the virus, particularly when active lesions are present. Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w contains propylene glycol, which may cause skin irritation. Acyclovir Auxilto Cream 5% w/w contains cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis). 8. PREGNANCY AND LACTATION _Pregnancy_ No studies have been conducted concer اقرأ الوثيقة كاملة