Avalon Pharm Clovirax Cream 2g

Avalon Pharm Clovirax Cream 2gm: 

Product Description:

Clovirax Cream is indicated for the treatment of skin infections with herpes simplex virus, including primary and recurrent genital herpes and lip herpes.

How to use:

• topical.
  
• Do not use in the eye.
  
• Clovirax Cream is a medication prescribed to treat the symptoms of cold sores (herpes labialis) and genital herpes.
  
• Clovirax cream can be used alone or with other medications.
  
• Clovirax Cream belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals.
  It is not known if Clovirax Cream is safe and effective for children younger than 12 years.

Instructions for use:

• CLOVIRAX Cream should be applied 5 times daily for 4 days.
  Treatment should begin as soon as possible after signs or symptoms of herpes labialis appear, i.e. during the prodrome or when lesions appear.
  
• For adolescents aged 12 years and older, the dosage is the same as in adults.
  
• Use the cream for at least 5 days.
  
• If your genital herpes sore has not healed by then, you can continue using the cream for another 5 days.
  
• If the affected area has not healed after a total of 10 days, stop using the cream and tell your doctor.

Warnings and precautions:

• Clovirax cream is not recommended for use on mucous membranes such as the mouth, eyes, or vagina, as they may be irritated.
  
• Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental entry into the eyes.
  
• In patients with severe immunodeficiency (eg: AIDS patients or bone marrow transplant recipients), Clovirax doses should be taken orally. These patients should be encouraged to consult a physician regarding treatment of any infection.
  
• Clovirax Cream has a specially formulated base and should not be diluted or used as a basis for the introduction of other medicines.
  
• This medication contains 400 mg of propylene glycol per gram of product. Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.
  
• Do not use this medication on newborns with open wounds or large areas of broken or damaged skin (such as burns).
  
• This medicine contains 7.5 mg of sodium laurylsulfate per gram of product. Sodium laurylsulfate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning sensation) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied to the same area.
  

the components:

Acyclovir BP 5.0% w/w.