Indications
Lafrost Cream is used for:
Cold sores, Herpes labialis, Fever blisters
Adult Dose
Cold sore/fever blister
Apply topically to cover all lesions 5 times/day; rub gently but completely
Child Dose
< 12 years: Safety & efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Wash hands before using. Apply docosanol topical in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected lesions and immediately surrounding skin until the lesions are healed
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Do not share this product with anyone. This may spread infection.
Stop using docosanol if cold sore gets worse or is not healed within 10 days.
Docosanol is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: NA
Lactation: Not studied
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Docosanol 10% :
1-10%
Headache, Application site reaction (e.g., burning, stinging)
Mode of Action
Exerts its antiviral effect on HSV by inhibiting fusion of the virus envelope with host cell plasma membranes, resulting in inhibition of viral entry into cells and subsequent viral replication.
Note
Lafrost 10gm/100gm Cream generic name is Docosanol 10%. Lafrost 10gm/100gm Cream is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Lafrost is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Lafrost Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.