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

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Start using the cream at the first sign of infection (for instance, when you first feel your skin tingling) and continue to use it for five days. This is often sufficient time for the sore to heal but you can continue to use the cream for a further five days if needed. Remember to wash and dry your hands before and after using aciclovir, to prevent spreading any infection.

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. If you accidentally get cream in your eye, wash out thoroughly with warm water. Consult your doctor if you are concerned.Be careful not to over-exfoliate since too much exfoliation can make your skin red and irritated. [16] X Expert Source Mohiba Tareen, MD Lipsore 5% w/w cream contains cetyl alcohol and propylene glycol which may cause local skin reactions (skin irritation and redness). The active ingredient is Aciclovir. Each gram of the cream contains 50mg of Aciclovir. The other ingredients are stearoyl macrogolglycerides, dimeticone, cetyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, propylene glycol and purified water

These effects do not usually last for long but if any become troublesome speak with your doctor or pharmacist Caution: Rapid or bolus intravenous injection must be avoided. Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection must be avoided.People with particularly severe recurrent herpes labialis should be encouraged to seek medical advice. Plasma protein binding is reported to range between 9 and 33% as a function of dose. The volume of distribution at steady state in adults is 50± 8.7 1.73 m 2, or 0.7 I/kg.

Apply to lesion as early as possible at the start of infection. Treat recurrent episodes during the prodromal period or when lesions first appear. Advise cold sore sufferers to avoid transmitting the virus, particularly when active lesions are present. Apply the cream five times a day. The best way to do this is to use it every four hours during the day (suggested times are 7 am, 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm and 11 pm). Dab the cream on to the area rather than rubbing it in. This will minimise any damage to the blisters, which could cause pain and spread the virus around. Ifyou get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at Do not scrub aggressively at your lips, as this can cause damage that will lead to soreness and inflammation.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. If you are pregnant. This is because, if you are expecting a baby, medicines should only be used on the advice of a doctor. Use of the cream should be considered only when the potential benefit outweighs the possibility of unknown risks however the systemic exposure to aciclovir from topical application of aciclovir cream is very low.

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 A post-marketing aciclovir pregnancy registry has documented pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to any formulation of aciclovir. The birth defects described amongst aciclovir exposed subjects have not shown any uniqueness or consistent pattern to suggest a common cause. If you are not sure that your symptoms are caused by a cold sore then please consult your doctor orpharmacist before use. Do not use Lipsore 5% w/wCream:No specific studies of topical aciclovir have been carried out in pregnant women or nursing mothers.