ACYLEX CREAM 10GM
What Is Acylex Cream?
Acylex is a brand of acyclovir 5% topical cream or ointment manufactured by Ferozsons Laboratories, commonly used to treat infections caused by Herpes simplex virus such as cold sores (orolabial herpes) and sometimes genital herpes
Uses & Benefits
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Cold Sores (Herpes labialis): Helps heal lesions faster, reduces duration, pain, and itching.
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Genital Herpes (initial or recurrent): Applied during early lesion onset to lessen severity and prevent spread
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Works by inhibiting viral replication but does not cure herpes or eliminate the virus permanently
Dosage & How to Use
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Strength: Acyclovir 5% cream or ointment in a small 10 g tube.
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Application: Begin at the first sign of outbreak (tingle, itching) and use on affected areas only.
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Frequency:
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Cream formulation: up to 5 times daily for about 4 days.
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Ointment form: often 6 times daily for 5–7 days Reddit+11Servaid+11Dawaai+11Dawaai.
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Always wash hands before and after, avoid contact with eyes or mucosal surfaces (mouth/vagina), and do not use on open or broken skin khasmart.
Side Effects
Common (Mild)
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Temporary burning, stinging, or tingling at the application site
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Redness, itching, rash, dry or flaky skin may occur in some users
Rare (Serious)
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Severe allergic reactions such as swelling, difficulty breathing, or hives.
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Contact dermatitis or pronounced inflammation.
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Systemic effects (very rare from topical use): confusion, hallucinations, kidney issues—but more relevant to high-dose or internal use