Recordati Alovexlabiale 5% Aciclovir Skin Pencil For Herpes Labial 3g

Alovexlabiale * mat cut 3g 5 recordati what is it for?

This product is a useful treatment to combat herpes simplex virus infections of the lips (recurrent herpes labialis) in both adults and adolescents (over 12 years of age).

Possible contraindications or side effects deriving from the application of Alovexlabiale * mat cut 3g 5

In some circumstances it has occurred in patients with hypersensitivity 'to aciclovir or valaciclovir or to any of the excipients, Children younger' less than 12 years.

How is the product applied?

In a very simple way, for adults and adolescents (age 'over 12 years): the medicine must be applied 5 times a day at intervals of about 4 hours, omitting the night application. The drug should be applied to the lesions or areas where they are developing as early as possible after the onset of the infection. It is particularly important to start treatment for recurrent episodes during the prodrome phase or at the first appearance of lesions. The treatment must continue for at least 5 days and up to a maximum of 10 if there is no healing. The medicine should be applied directly to the lesions without using hand contact; however, patients should wash their hands after application; It is necessary to avoid unnecessarily rubbing the lesions or touching them with a towel in order to avoid worsening or transmission of the infection. The medicine should be considered for personal use only; therefore, once opened, it must be used by the same patient for the entire life span of the medicine and must not be shared with different subjects. Children younger 'less than 12 years: safety and efficacy have not been studied in patients younger' less than 12 years.

Correct storage of Alovexlabiale * mat cut 3g 5

It is important to store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees C in the original packaging to protect the medicine from light, keep absolutely out of reach of children and heat sources, do not refrigerate.

Possible warnings

The medicine should only be used for cold sores present on the lips. Application on the mucous membranes of the mouth or nose is not recommended. The medicine should not be used in the treatment of genital herpes. Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental application into the eye. The use of the product especially if prolonged can give rise to sensitization phenomena, where this happens it is necessary to interrupt the treatment. There are no reports of addiction or dependence on the drug. It is recommended that people with particularly severe forms of recurrent cold sores consult their doctor. It is recommended that those with cold sores avoid transmission of the virus particularly when active lesions are present. Safety and efficacy have not been studied in patients with impaired immune systems, therefore use is not recommended in severely immunocompromised patients (AIDS patients or bone marrow transplant patients). Administration of aciclovir in oral formulations should be considered in these patients. Furthermore, it should be recommended that such patients consult their physician regarding the treatment of any infections. The butyl-hydroxytoluene contained in the medicine can 'cause allergic reactions (even delayed). It can cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis) or irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.

Important interactions to be considered when applying Alovexlabiale * mat cut 3g 5

It is important during use that other types of dermatological products (such as cosmetics, sunscreen creams, cocoa butter) or drugs that treat herpes should not be applied at the same time as the product.

Possible Undesirable or side effects deriving from the application

Frequency of undesirable effects: very common> = 1/10, common> = 1 / 100e <1/10, uncommon> = 1/1000 and <1/100, rare> = 1 / 10,000 and <1/1000, very rare <1 / 10,000. Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Uncommon: transient burning or pain after application, moderate dryness and peeling of the skin, itching; rare: erythema, contact dermatitis after application. Where sensitivity tests were conducted, it was shown that the reactive substances were the components of the basic skin pencil rather than acyclovir. Disorders of the immune system. Very rare: immediate hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema. Report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

A post-marketing registry of aciclovir use in pregnancy provided data on pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to the various aciclovir formulations. These observations did not show an increase in the number of birth defects among the subjects exposed to acyclovir compared to the general population, and all the birth defects found did not show any particularities or common characteristics that would suggest a single cause. Use should only be considered if the potential benefits outweigh the possibility of unknown risks. Limited data indicate that the drug is found in breast milk following systemic administration. However, the dose received by an infant following use in the mother should be insignificant.

Active ingredients contained in it

One gram contains: aciclovir 50 mg.

Excipients

Castor oil, semisynthetic glycerides, carnauba wax, white paraffin, beeswax, octildodecanol, butyl-hydroxytoluene, vanilla flavor.

Alovexlabiale * mat cut 3g format 5

The product is sold with a practical and convenient 3g ready-to-use applicator.