Herpex Cream

Herpex Cream

Herpex  Cream is an antiviral agent which is used in the treatment of infections caused by herpes virus such as chickenpox and herpes zoster. The effect of Herpex  Cream medicine is higher if it is started as soon as symptoms appear.

It is best that you avoid taking Herpex  Cream if you allergic to the drug or any ingredients in it. Special care should be taken if you are on Herpex  Cream and suffer from other health issues like kidney problems, abnormalities of the nervous system or taking various other drugs. Inform you doctor if you are on medication that treats gout, asthma, peptic ulcers or if you are taking an immunosuppressant. In this case he will prescribe Herpex  Cream only if it is safe for you. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should take medical advice before they start taking Herpex  Cream, to ensure if the drug is safe for their child or not.

Drug = Aciclovir

Strength = 5%

Manufacturer = Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

How To Take

Herpex  Cream is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Dosage

Herpex 5% Cream

Herpex 800mg Tablet DT

Herpex Tablet

Herpex 100mg Tablet

Side Effects

Swelling and redness at the injection site

Abdominal pain

Increased thirst

Loss of appetite

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Black or tarry stools

Fever with chills

Seizures

Unusual bleeding

Diarrhea

Headache

Warning

Pregnancy:-Herpex  Cream is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation:-Herpex  Cream is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Hydration:-Herpex  Cream may increase the risk of kidney injury when taken with other medicines that cause kidney injury. Adequate water should be consumed to prevent the accumulation of the medicine.

Impaired kidney function:-Herpex  Cream is used with caution in the patients with the severe kidney injury. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

Uses

Herpex  Cream is used in the treatment of herpes zoster infection which is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus.

Herpex  Cream is used in the treatment of genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus.