Cold Sore Treatment - 2g Cream - 5% w/w (2 x Lipsore Cream)

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Never apply Lipsore 5% w/w Cream to an area ofthe body called the mucous membranes, as thecream can cause irritation. These areas to avoidinclude the inside of the mouth and nose and theinside of the vagina. Rabbits had 1, 3 or 6% aciclovir cream in a white petrolatum vehicle introduced directly into both eyes 5 times daily at 90-minute intervals for 3 weeks. Neither autopsy nor inspection nor histological examination revealed any pathological changes in the rabbit eyes. Advise patients to apply the cream to the lesion as near as possible to the start of infection. Treat recurrent episodes during the prodromal period or when lesions first appear.

Results given in either the UK standard measurement of mmol/L or European standard mg/dL ( not interchangeable)

Pregnancy

Aciclovir is an antiviral cream used to treat herpes simplex. Herpes simplex virus or HSV for short is a highly contagious virus that once contracted, usually before the age of 10, lies inactive within the body. HSV can then become active from time to time, usually if you are run down. HSV is very common it is believed that 7 in 10 people carry the virus but for some people it might remain inactive. The reconstituted solution should be used within 12 hours. Refrigeration of reconstituted solution may result in the formation of a precipitate which will re-dissolve at room temperature. Superdrug Cold Sore Cream is for the topical treatment of cold sores of lips and face. Warning or Restrictions Lipsore 5% w/w Cream is used to treat cold sores of the lips and face caused by the herpes simplex virus.Aciclovir has been shown to speed up the healing ofcold sore blisters if it is used soon enough. 2. Before you use Lipsore 5% w/w Cream Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before use ifyou are taking any regular medication on prescription or over the counter products. Aciclovir is an antiviral agent which is highly active in vitro against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 toxicity to mammalian host cells is low.

How to take tablets and liquid

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side 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 be encouraged to consult a physician concerning the treatment of an infection. Vial containing 250 mg Lipsore 5% will be reconstituted with 50 ml infusion solution and vial containing 500 mg Lipsore 5% will be reconstituted with 100 ml infusion solution. Besides, Vial containing 1 gm Lipsore 5% will be reconstituted with 250 ml infusion solution. 10 ml of the infusion solution will be added to the vial containing 250 mg, 500 mg and 1 gm Lipsore 5%. Shake well and transfer the required amount of solution to the infusion container. The final concentration of Lipsore 5% will be not more than 5 mg/ml. Aciclovir is predominantly eliminated via the kidneys, primarily by glomerular filtration and to a lesser extent by tubular secretion.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. A small amount of this drug doespass into breast milk. If you are breast-feeding or areplanningto breast-feed your baby tel I your doctor. Driving and using machines: On the basis of continuous absorption the concentration increased as a function of time (higher drug concentrations being found 48 hours post-topical dose than 24 hours post-topical dose). Thus short dosing intervals appear rational for the special treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Lipsore 5% w/w Cream should not be used in the eyes. If it gets in the eyes, wash it out with plenty of water. Ifyour eye gets sore tell your doctor or pharmacist. If you forget to use Lipsore 5% w/w Cream:If you are having an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are using. Neonates, infants born prematurely, those with low birth weight, those with an unstable gastrointestinal function or who have serious illnesses may require special consideration. For any infant, if a drug is prescribed to the nursing mother, it should be at the lowest practical dose and for the shortest time. When drug administration is unavoidable and breastfeeding is to continue, minimisation of exposure of the infant to the drug may sometimes be achieved by timing the maternal doses to just after a feeding episode. Infants exposed to drugs via breast milk should be monitored for unusual signs or symptoms. Interactions between the drug received by the infant from the mother's milk and medication prescribed for the infant should also be considered, for example, when the drug given to the infant may prevent metabolism of the drug received via breast milk. People who suffer from cold sores can often tellwhen they are about to get a cold sore by a tinglingor itching sensation. Lipsore 5% w/w Creamshould be used at this tingling stage or just afterskin bl isters appear. Summary of Product Characteristics: Aciclovir 5% w/w cream. Pinewood Healthcare. Revised July 2014.