Aciclovir IP 5% w/w, semisolid skin cream

Tried & tested antiviral for Herpes Simplex & Varicella Zoster Viruses

Effective for / in:

• Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) – oral, esophageal, corneal, genital & rectal Herpes, HSV in pregnancy
• Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) – Chicken pox, Herpes Zoster (Shingles), ophthalmic Zoster, facial paralysis (Bell’s Palsy)

Benefits / Advantages:

• Globally accepted as the principal therapy for > 35 yrs
• Substantial benefits if treated early – reduces outbreaks (85%), virus shedding (>90%), transmission (50%), complications & recurrences, accelerates healing, shortens duration, severity & number of symptoms (lesions, pain, fever)
• Remarkably well tolerated & toxicity free, even in infants & children, pregnant (3rd trimester) or elderly

 Packing: Alu Collapsible tube 5 gm