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Klozivex

Klozivex

aciclovir

Manufacturer:

Torrent Pharmaceuticals

Distributor:

Torrent
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Acyclovir
Indications/Uses
HSV infections of the skin including initial & recurrent genital herpes & herpes labialis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Apply 5 times daily approx 4 hrly intervals, omitting night time application. Continue treatment for at least 4 days for herpes labialis & 5 days for genital herpes. If no healing occurs continue for up to 10 days.
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Overdosage
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir.
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Special Precautions
Not recommended for application to mucous membranes eg, mouth, eye or vagina. Avoid introduction into the eye. Pregnancy & lactation.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Dry lips, desquamation, dryness of skin, cracked lips, burning skin, pruritus, flakiness of skin, & stinging on skin.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Topical Antivirals
ATC Classification
D06BB03 - aciclovir ; Belongs to the class of topical antivirals used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Regulatory Classification
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
Klozivex cream 50 mg/g (5% w/w)
Packing/Price
5 g x 1's (P585/box)