Herpex Cream 5 g

Herpex Cream 5 g is a topical antiviral medicine that contains acyclovir 5 g in each tube. It belongs to the anti-viral drug class and is used on the skin to help treat herpes simplex outbreaks, especially cold sores or other localized herpes lesions as directed by a clinician. Herpex Cream 5 g is made by Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India, and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Acyclovir works by blocking herpes viruses from making copies of themselves, which helps slow the infection at the spot where the cream is applied. In Herpex Cream 5 g, the medicine is absorbed through the skin into the affected area to help reduce viral activity and support healing.

Because Herpex Cream 5 g is a topical cream, it is meant for direct application to the affected skin rather than swallowing. This 5 g tube size is practical for people who need a convenient amount for a limited outbreak or a prescribed treatment course, and a doctor may choose it when a skin-applied antiviral is appropriate for early, localized symptoms.

• Cold sores caused by herpes simplex
• Early treatment of localized herpes skin lesions
• Helping reduce viral replication at the outbreak site
• Doctor-directed treatment for recurrent herpes episodes

• Apply only to clean, dry skin as directed by your doctor.
• Use a thin layer on the affected area and gently rub it in.
• Wash your hands before and after applying Herpex Cream 5 g, unless your hands are the treated area.
• Start treatment as early as possible after tingling, burning, or the first sign of an outbreak, if your clinician instructed you to do so.
• Do not apply inside the eyes, mouth, nose, or on broken skin unless your doctor specifically told you to.
• Do not cover the area with tight bandages unless directed by a healthcare professional.

Each tube of Herpex Cream 5 g provides 5 g of acyclovir cream, but the amount used per application is usually only enough to cover the affected area in a thin layer. How often it is applied, and the total amount used per day, depends on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions; do not use more than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Itching at the application site
• Dry or flaky skin
• Redness or mild irritation
• Temporary tenderness of the treated area

• Use Herpex Cream 5 g only on the skin; do not take it by mouth.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, immune system problems, or very frequent outbreaks.
• Do not use on large areas or for longer than prescribed without medical advice.
• If the outbreak is severe, spreading, or not improving, contact your clinician.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should use it only if their doctor says it is appropriate.
• Do not share the tube with other people, even if they have similar sores.

• Other topical products on the same area may increase irritation
• Cosmetics or skin products applied over the area may reduce proper contact with the medicine
• Do not combine with other herpes treatments on the same spot unless instructed by your doctor
• Tell your clinician about all prescription, OTC, and herbal skin products you use

Store Herpex Cream 5 g at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from heat and moisture.