Novirax Cream

Acyclovir 5% Topical
5%
Drug International Ltd.
Pack size 5gm tube
Unite Price 40.15 BDT

Indications

Novirax Cream is used for: Herpes virus infections of skin

Adult Dose

As 5% oint/cream: Apply to the affected skin 5-6 times/day for 5-10 days.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Neurological abnormalities with significant hypoxia, serious hepatic or electrolyte abnormalities. Maintain adequate hydration. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; systemic exposure is minimal after topical application.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; systemic exposure is minimal after topical application

Interactions

Probenecid, cimetidine and mycophenolate mofetil may increase the plasma concentration of aciclovir. Increased nephrotoxic effects w/ drugs that affect renal physiology (e.g. ciclosporin, tacrolimus).

Side Effects

Side effects of Acyclovir 5% Topical : >10% Burning/stinging (30%) 1-10% Pruritus (4%) <1% Dry lips (<1%), Rash (0.3%) Frequency Not Defined Angioedema, Vulvitis

Mode of Action

Activity against HSV types I and II and varicella-zoster virus is due to intracellular conversion of aciclovir to the monophosphate by viral thymidine kinase with subsequent conversion to the diphosphate and active triphosphate by cellular enzymes. This active form inhibits viral DNA synthesis and replication by interfering with viral DNA polymerase enzyme and being incorporated into viral DNA.

Note

Novirax 5% Cream generic name is Acyclovir 5% Topical. Novirax 5% Cream is manufactured by Drug International Ltd.Novirax is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Novirax Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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