… from clinical studies is not sufficient to conclude that treatment with aciclovir reduces the incidence of chickenpox-associated complications in immunocompetent patients.
Paediatric population:
Oral aciclovir should be used in paediatric population mainly for the treatment of non-severe skin and mucosa HSV infections. For the treatment of neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children IV aciclovir should be used.
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There is insufficient clinical data on the use of Aciclovir Agepha eye ointment for deep corneal defects and the combined use of Aciclovir Agepha eye ointment with topical corticosteroids.
In case of a bacterial coinfection, an additional antibiotic therapy must be carried out.
Patients should be informed that transient mild stinging immediately following application may occur.
Patients should avoid wearing contact lenses when using Aciclovir Agepha eye ointment.
… should be encouraged to seek medical advice.
Not to be applied to mucous membranes such as inside the mouth or vagina, or on the eye. Particular care should be taken to avoid contact with the eye.
Not for use for the treatment of genital herpes or ocular herpes infections.
Not recommended for use by patients who know they are immunocompromised e.g. by HIV infection, bone marrow transplant or cancer treatment, except on the advice of a doctor. Such individuals should b …
… 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 …
… ly severe recurrent herpes labialis should be encouraged to seek medical advice.
Cold sore sufferers should be advised to avoid transmitting the virus, particularly when active lesions are present.
Zovirax cold sore cream is not recommended for use by people who know that they are immunocompromised. Such individuals should be encouraged to consult a physician concerning the treatment of any infection.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains 200 mg propylene glycol in each daily dose which is equivalent to 400 mg/g. Propylene glycol can cause skin irritations.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains 3.75 mg …