Acloriv 5% Cream is used in the treatment of Recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores). The detailed uses of Acloriv 5% Cream are as follows:<ul><li>Treat genital herpes lesions: Acloriv 5% Cream is applied to manage initial outbreaks of genital herpes by reducing viral replication and promoting faster healing of sores.</li><li>Manage cold sores (herpes labialis): Acloriv 5% Cream helps relieve symptoms like tingling, pain, and blisters on the lips and face caused by the herpes simplex virus.</li><li>Support skin healing in immunocompromised patients: Acloriv 5% Cream is used to treat herpes-related skin infections in individuals with weakened immune systems, helping prevent complications.</li><li>Reduce viral shedding and transmission risk: By controlling active lesions, Acloriv 5% Cream lowers the chance of spreading the herpes virus to others during symptomatic phases.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Acloriv 5% Cream treats viral infections caused by the herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. It consists of Acyclovir, an antiviral drug. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the virus. Acloriv 5% Cream effectively treats herpes simplex encephalitis (brain inflammation by herpes simplex virus) and neonatal herpes simplex virus infection. Acloriv 5% Cream is also useful in preventing the reactivation of the cytomegalovirus infection in seropositive (showing a positive result of a blood test for a particular antibody) patients following bone marrow transplantation.

FAQs

What is the use of Acloriv 5% Cream?

Acloriv 5% Cream is used to treat Recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).

How does Acloriv 5% Cream work?

Acloriv 5% Cream contains acyclovir, it exerts antiviral activity against herpes simplex viruses (HSV) by interfering with DNA synthesis and limiting viral replication. Thus it treats recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).

In which conditions should I avoid using the Acloriv 5% Cream?

Acloriv 5% Cream is contraindicated in patients allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir or any component of the formulation.

Does Acloriv 5% Cream cause Angioedema?

In rare cases, angioedema (the swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, caused by a build-up of fluid) has been identified in Postmarketing Experience.

Does Acloriv 5% Cream have interactions with other medications?

Systemic medication interactions are unlikely due to Acloriv 5% Cream's low systemic absorption. Clinical experience has revealed no interactions caused by the concurrent topical or systemic administration of other medicines with Acloriv 5% Cream.