What Is Herpex 5% Cream

• Herpex 5% Cream has Acyclovir, an antiviral drug. It treats herpes simplex virus type 1 infections in immunodeficient adults. This preparation is for adolescents 12 years of age and older. It can also be employed to promote the healing of ulcers and to shorten the time of pain.
• Cold sore is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus commonly around the mouth. Cold sores are small, liquid-filled sores that appear around the mouth. They can cause sore lips, ulcers, blisters, and skin rashes.
• Before using Herpex 5% Cream, tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system or frequent cold sores. You should avoid using Herpex 5% Cream during pregnancy unless it’s absolutely necessary.
• Herpex 5% Cream should not be used by breastfeeding women because it can pass into breast milk.
• The most encountered symptoms after Herpex 5% Cream application are rash, itchy skin, hives, light peeling or drying, and dry licks. Reach out to your doctor if on an improvement case of your symptom.

 

Uses Of Herpex Cream

 

Benefits Of Herpex Cream

In Herpes labialis

• Cold sores, known as herpes labialis, are a viral infection that mainly affects the lips. The usual signs are a burning sensation followed by small blisters or sores.
• Herp-5% Cream can hasten the healing of herpes labialis as well as stop their re-occurrence. Continue taking the prescription as told by the doctor for best results.

 

How To Use Herpex Cream

• This drug can only be used externally. Take it only in the dose and for duration as advised by your prescriber. Look at label directions before use. Clear all the affected area and put the cream on it. Wash hands after application unless the affected parts are hands.

 

How Herpex Cream Works

• Herpex 5% Cream is a medicine used to treat skin infections caused by the Herpes simplex virus. It stops the virus from multiplying in the skin cells, helping to clear up the infection.

 

Side Effects Of Herpex Cream 5 Gm (Acyclovir)

The side effects of Herpex Cream 5 gm include:This is size 5, shape red.

• Swelling & redness at the injection site
• Abdominal pain
• Increased thirst
• Loss of appetite
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Black or tarry stools
• Fever with chills
• Seizures
• Unusual bleeding
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Stinging in the Eyes

 

Drugs Interact With Herpex Cream 5 gm (Acyclovir)

Consumption of other drugs, herbal supplements, over the counter drugs, and other substances change the medicinal impacts of Herpex Cream of weight 5 gm. 

It may either cause an allergic reaction or have a very bad side effect which may also wipe out the effect of your cream. Some drugs may interact with Herpex Cream 5 gm. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

• Phenytoin
• Tacrolimus
• Sulfasalazine
• You must tell your doctor all the medicines you are already taking and always follow the instructions.