Acivir Cream 10 g

Acivir Cream 10 g is a topical antiviral medicine that contains acyclovir 10 g in each tube. It belongs to the anti-herpes antiviral class and is used on the skin to help treat herpes simplex lesions, especially cold sores or other localized herpes outbreaks as directed by a clinician. Acivir Cream 10 g is made by Cipla, India, and is packaged as a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Acyclovir works by blocking the herpes virus from making copies of itself, which can slow the spread of infection in the skin. As a cream, Acivir Cream 10 g delivers the medicine directly to the affected area for local treatment.

Acivir Cream 10 g is the larger tube size compared with Acivir Cream 5 g, so it may be chosen when a clinician expects you to need more total cream for a course of treatment. The difference is the amount of cream supplied, not a stronger medicine, so the feel and onset on the skin are the same as the smaller tube. A doctor may prefer Acivir Cream 10 g when repeated application over several days is needed or when convenience and fewer tube changes matter.

• Cold sores
• Herpes simplex skin lesions
• Local treatment of herpes outbreaks
• Doctor-directed antiviral skin therapy

• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying Acivir Cream 10 g.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin only, exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Use it as soon as symptoms like tingling, burning, or redness start if your clinician told you to do so.
• Avoid applying inside the eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless specifically instructed.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages unless your doctor says it is okay.
• Continue for the full prescribed course even if the sore starts to improve.

Each tube of Acivir Cream 10 g contains 10 g of topical acyclovir cream, and the amount you apply at one time depends on the size of the affected area. This product is usually applied several times a day for a short treatment course, but the exact frequency and total daily use are decided by your doctor based on the condition being treated. Do not use more often or longer than prescribed, because the right dose for Acivir Cream 10 g depends on your skin and your outbreak.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Mild skin burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Redness
• Mild peeling or irritation
• Temporary discomfort where the cream is applied

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow Acivir Cream 10 g.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes unless your prescriber specifically tells you otherwise.
• Tell your clinician if you have very sensitive skin, eczema, or another skin condition, because irritation may be more likely.
• Do not share the tube with other people, even if they have similar sores.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant, ask your doctor before using this cream.
• Let your prescriber know about all other topical products you use on the same area, because layering products may increase irritation.
• Stop and seek advice if the treated area becomes much more painful, swollen, or infected.

• Other topical medicines applied to the same spot
• Products that dry or irritate the skin, such as harsh acne treatments
• Cosmetic creams or ointments used over the affected area
• Occlusive dressings that may increase skin irritation
• Other antiviral medicines, if your doctor is treating you for a larger herpes infection

Store Acivir Cream 10 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and away from excess heat and moisture.