The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Method of application?
Apply the medicine to the lips and the adjacent affected areas. It should not be applied before eating. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly after application.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. General duration of treatment: 4 days. You should not use the medicine for longer than 10 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor. Overdose? If the medicine is used as described, no symptoms of overdose are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor. In general, the following applies: Pay particular attention to the correct dosage, especially in infants, small children, and elderly people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
The dosage prescribed by your doctor may differ from the information in the package insert. As your doctor will adjust the dosage individually, you should use the medicine according to his or her instructions.
Dosage
| All age groups | A sufficient amount | 5 times daily | At 4-hour intervals |
Areas of application
- Cold sores
Mode of action
How does the active ingredient in the medicine work?
The active ingredient combats certain viruses by damaging their genetic material, thereby preventing them from multiplying. It is particularly effective against herpes viruses. This can stop a herpes infection, e.g., on the lips.
Composition
per 1 g of cream
50 mg aciclovir
+ cetyl stearyl alcohol
7.5 mg sodium dodecyl sulfate
+ paraffin, thick liquid
+ Thick paraffin
+ Paraffin oil
+ Glycerol monostearate
+ Polyethylene glycol (100) stearyl ether
+ Poloxamer 407
400 mg propylene glycol
+ Vaseline, white
+ Dimeticone 20
+ Water, purified
Contraindications
What are the reasons against use?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Weakened immune system, e.g., HIV infections, organ transplants, long-term high-dose cortisone treatment
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in determining whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will assess your specific situation and advise you accordingly on whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed this medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.
Side effects
What undesirable effects may occur?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
- Burning or stinging sensation on the skin
- Itching
- Skin redness
- Dry skin
- Flaky skin
If you notice any changes in your well-being during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here primarily takes into account side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
Notes
What should you keep in mind?
- Caution if you are allergic to propylene glycol!
- Emulsifiers (e.g., cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g., contact dermatitis).
- Solvents (e.g., propylene glycol, E 477) may cause skin irritation.
