Acivir Cream (Acyclovir)

✅ Key Benefits

• Effective for cold sore outbreaks on lips and surrounding skin

• Quick-acting when applied at early signs (tingling or redness)

• Reduces pain, inflammation, and healing time

• Topical formulation targets the affected area directly with minimal systemic absorption

🎯 How to Use

• Apply a thin layer to the affected region 5 times daily, usually for 4 days or as advised by your healthcare provider

• Begin application at the earliest symptom onset for maximal benefit

• Clean and gently dry the affected area before application

• Wash hands before and after each application to prevent spread

• If sores don’t improve within 4–5 days or persist beyond 10 days, consult a physician

⚠️ Precautions

• For external use only—avoid contact with eyes, inner nose, or mucosal tissues

• Use cautiously or only under medical advice in children under 12 years

• Discontinue if severe irritation, rash, or allergy symptoms occur

• Do not occlude treated skin with dressings unless directed by a doctor

🤕 Possible Side Effects

• Common: mild stinging, burning, itchiness, or redness at the application site

• Rare: contact dermatitis or more severe allergic reactions—stop use and seek medical care if symptoms are intense

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When should I start using Acivir 5% Cream?
A: At the first hint of a cold sore—tingling, itching, or redness—for best results.

Q. How often should it be applied?
A: Apply five times a day, spaced evenly, typically over 4 days unless otherwise instructed.

Q. Can this be used for genital herpes?
A: No—this product is intended for external facial or lip cold sores only.

Q. What if the cold sore doesn’t heal?
A: If there’s no improvement after a few days or the lesion lasts more than 10 days, seek medical advice.