Aciclostad cream for cold sores, 2 g

What is cold sores?

The lip suddenly becomes tense, itchy and burns.Annoying and often painful blisters soon form.Up to 90 percent of the population carries herpes simplex virus type 1, but many never develop symptoms.Others suffer from outbreaks of the virus, particularly when they have a weakened immune system, stress or small skin injuries on the lips.

How does Acyclostad work against cold sores?

Acyclostad for cold sores is a cream with the active ingredient acyclovir.This inhibits the reproduction of viruses and relieves itching and pain.The active ingredient damages the genetic material of the viruses, preventing them from multiplying further and stopping the infection.

Using Aciclostad against cold sores

Apply the cream to the affected and adjacent areas five times a day, every four hours.Do not use the medication before eating and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.It is advisable to use a cotton swab to apply and also treat adjacent areas.

Area of application

Aciclostad against cold sores is a cream for the relief of pain and itching when infested with herpes in the lip area.The cream relieves symptoms such as feelings of tension, itching and burning and inhibits the further spread of the virus.The active ingredient acyclovir inhibits the reproduction of viruses and supports healing.

Causes of cold sores

Almost everyone is infected with the herpes viruses, which remain in the body for life.In some people, the viruses cause symptoms such as tenderness, itching and pain at irregular intervals.Cold sores often occur when the organism is weakened, for example due to infections, colds, high physical strain or psychological stress.

Tips for use

It is recommended to apply Aciclostad against cold sores with a cotton swab and spread the medicine thinly onto the affected skin areas.Areas adjacent to the visible signs of herpes, such as blisters, swelling and redness, should also be treated.

Frequently asked questions

How long does cold sore healing take? The duration of treatment is usually 5 days.Acyclostad should be used until the blisters have crusted over or healed.If there is no improvement after 10 days, see a doctor.

How long is cold sore contagious? The herpes virus is very contagious and spreads through skin contact.It can be transmitted through kissing or shared utensils.The blisters are most contagious just before they appear and while they are visible.After five to eight days, a scab forms and the risk of infection decreases.

What side effects can occur? Occasionally there may be a burning or stinging sensation on the affected skin areas after treatment.Occasional drying and flaking of the treated skin areas or itching is also possible.

When should the product not be used or should it only be used with particular caution? The use of Acyclostad for cold sores should be avoided if there is hypersensitivity to Acyclovir or any other component of the cream.The preparation should not be applied to mucous membranes as it may cause irritation.If you have a severely limited immune system, are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should contact a doctor before use.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

1 g of Aciclostad against cold sores acyclovir cream contains 50 mg acyclovir.

Other ingredients of Aciclostad against cold sores Aciclovir cream: Cetyl alcohol, Dimeticon350cSt, poly(oxyethylene)-5-glycerol tri(palmitate/stearate), thick paraffin, propylene glycol, white petroleum jelly, purified water.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the ingredients, this product should not be used.

Dosage

Apply Aciclostad against cold sores Acyclovir cream thinly to the infected skin areas 5 times a day every 4 hours.A cotton swab is recommended for application.In order to effectively contain the proliferation, adjacent areas should also be covered with Aciclostad against cold sores acyclovir cream.Pay attention to intensive hygiene to avoid spreading the herpes virus to healthy skin areas.

Intake

The cream should be applied using a cotton swab.When applying it, care should be taken to ensure that not only the already visible signs of herpes are covered with the cream, but that adjacent areas are also included in the treatment. If the cream is applied by hand, it should be cleaned intensively before and after to prevent additional infection of the damaged area of skin or transmission of viruses to healthy mucous membranes and skin areas.The cream must not be applied to mucous membranes, otherwise local irritation may occur.

Patient information

The duration of treatment is generally 5 days.In individual cases, treatment should continue until the blisters have crusted over or healed.A treatment period of 10 days should not be exceeded.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only use medication after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.The documented data on use during pregnancy do not show any increased rates of malformations.The deformities that occurred were not uniform, so that the same cause cannot be concluded.Use during pregnancy should only take place after careful consideration of the benefit-risk ratio.

Notes

Do not apply to mucous membranes (in the oral cavity or around the eyes).Acyclostad for cold sores 50 mg per 1 g cream.Active ingredient: acyclovir.For the soothing treatment of pain and itching in frequently recurring herpes infections with blisters forming in the lip area (recurrent herpes labialis).Note: Contains: cetyl alcohol and propylene glycol.No prescription is required for this product.

Other

In order to achieve the greatest possible treatment success, the cream should be used at the first signs of herpes disease (burning, itching, feeling of tension and redness).If the skin changes are severe and pustules or crusts are already present, virus-suppressing treatment with acyclovir is no longer useful.Measurable acyclovir concentrations in the blood could not be determined after using the cream.