acyclovir cream is used to treat viral infections that affect the skin, such as herpes simplex or sores caused by the herpes virus around the mouth or sensitive areas. The medicine contains an antiviral substance that helps reduce the duration of infection, relieve symptoms such as itching and redness, and also limits the spread of infection to other areas of the skin.
What are the ingredients of acyclovir cream?
acyclovir cream contains the active ingredient:
acyclovir : An antiviral that inhibits the growth of herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus (chickenpox). It also contains excipients such as petrolatum, propylene glycol, and lanolin in proportions to help form the creamy base.
Indications for using acyclovir cream
Treatment of oral herpes (cold sores around the mouth)
Treatment of external genital herpes
Treatment of chickenpox in local cases
Alleviating the symptoms of pain and itching associated with herpes infection