Virasorb Cold Sore Cream

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• +Allergy to the medicineContraindicated

  Virasorb cream is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or any of the excipients of Virasorb cream

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• +Propylene glycolContraindicated

  Virasorb cream is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or any of the excipients of Virasorb cream

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• +AlcoholWarning

  … starting treatment with Virasorb Cold Sore Cream. Virasorb Cold Sore Cream must not be used for treatment of ocular herpes infections or for the treatment of genital herpes. Excipient Warnings: • This medicine contains cetyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). • This medicine contains 15% w/w propylene glycol (E1520) in each application which can cause skin irritations.

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• +Taken with other medicinesWarning

  … cavity, eye, vagina) since local reactions may occur. Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental introduction into the eye. Patients with severe Herpes Labialis should seek medical advice. In severely immunocompromised patients (e.g. AIDS patients or bone marrow transplant recipients) oral aciclovir dosing should be considered. Such patients should be encouraged to consult their physician concerning the treatment of any infection and before starting treatment with Virasorb Cold Sore Cream. Virasorb Cold Sore Cream must not be used for treatment of ocular herpes infections or for the treatment of genital herpes. Excipient Warnings: • This medicine contains cetyl alcohol which may ca …

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• +Blood disordersWarning

  … cavity, eye, vagina) since local reactions may occur. Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental introduction into the eye. Patients with severe Herpes Labialis should seek medical advice. In severely immunocompromised patients (e.g. AIDS patients or bone marrow transplant recipients) oral aciclovir dosing should be considered. Such patients should be encouraged to consult their physician concerning the treatment of any infection and before starting treatment with Virasorb Cold Sore Cream. Virasorb Cold Sore Cream must not be used for treatment of ocular herpes infections or for the treatment of genital herpes. Excipient Warnings: • This medicine contains cetyl alcohol which may ca …

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• +InfectionWarning

  … cavity, eye, vagina) since local reactions may occur. Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental introduction into the eye. Patients with severe Herpes Labialis should seek medical advice. In severely immunocompromised patients (e.g. AIDS patients or bone marrow transplant recipients) oral aciclovir dosing should be considered. Such patients should be encouraged to consult their physician concerning the treatment of any infection and before starting treatment with Virasorb Cold Sore Cream. Virasorb Cold Sore Cream must not be used for treatment of ocular herpes infections or for the treatment of genital herpes. Excipient Warnings: • This medicine contains cetyl alcohol which may ca …

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• +Eye conditionsWarning

  … vir dosing should be considered. Such patients should be encouraged to consult their physician concerning the treatment of any infection and before starting treatment with Virasorb Cold Sore Cream. Virasorb Cold Sore Cream must not be used for treatment of ocular herpes infections or for the treatment of genital herpes. Excipient Warnings: • This medicine contains cetyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). • This medicine contains 15% w/w propylene glycol (E1520) in each applic …

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• +UnclassifiedWarning

  Cold Sore sufferers should be advised to avoid transmitting the virus by direct contact, particularly when active lesions are present. Virasorb Cold Sore Cream should not be used on mucous membranes (e.g. oral cavity, eye, vagina) since local reactions may occur. Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental introduction into …

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• +BreastfeedingPregnancy

  … standard test in rats, foetal abnormalities were observed but only following such high subcutaneous doses that maternal toxicity was produced. The clinical relevance of these findings is uncertain. Lactation: As there is only minimal systemic absorption of aciclovir, adverse effects on the infant during lactation are unlikely. Limited human data show that the drug does pass into breast milk following sy …

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• +ChildrenPregnancy

  … in rats, foetal abnormalities were observed but only following such high subcutaneous doses that maternal toxicity was produced. The clinical relevance of these findings is uncertain. Lactation: As there is only minimal systemic absorption of aciclovir, adverse effects on the infant during lactation are unlikely. Limited human data show that the drug does pass into breast milk following systemic administration. The dosage received by a nursing infant following maternal use of aciclovir cream would be insignificant.

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• +PregnancyPregnancy

  Pregnancy: Only about 0.1% of the aciclovir applied to the skin is detectable in the plasma. Concentrations are minimal so that no systemic effect should occur. The use of aciclovir should be considered only …

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• +Benzyl alcohol—Not in scanned sections

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• +Dehydration—Not in scanned sections

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• +Older people—Not in scanned sections

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• +Enzyme deficiency—Not in scanned sections

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• +Intolerance to an ingredient—Not in scanned sections

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• +Fertility—Not in scanned sections

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• +Liver conditions—Not in scanned sections

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• +Lactose—Not in scanned sections

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• +Cancer—Not in scanned sections

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• +Sodium and potassium content—Not in scanned sections

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• +Sugar alcohols—Not in scanned sections

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• +Kidney conditions—Not in scanned sections

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• +Breathing conditions—Not in scanned sections

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• +Gap needed after another medicine—Not in scanned sections

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