Zovirax Topical: Uses, indications and precautions when using

Herpes virus is the main cause of genital herpes. This is a very contagious disease that causes different outbreaks of the disease. Therefore, the patient needs to be treated with Acyclovir - an antiviral drug with the trade name Zovirax Topical. So how effective is Zovirax Topical?

Zovirax Topical is used to treat outbreaks of the genital herpes virus. Zovirax Topical is also used to treat non-life-threatening herpes infections of the skin and around the mouth (cold sores) in people with weakened immune systems. Zovirax Topical reduces the duration of pain and helps ulcers heal faster. The main active ingredient of Zovirax Topical is Acyclovir, which is an antiviral drug that helps prevent the growth of certain viruses. Zovirax Topical is not used to cure herpes or prevent the infection from returning. Also, Zovirax Topical does not prevent the spread of herpes to others while Zovirax taken by mouth may be more effective in treating these conditions.

Zovirax Topical is only for external use, avoid getting the medicine into the eyes, if this happens, wash your eyes immediately with plenty of water.
Users should start taking acyclovir as soon as symptoms of a herpes infection appear. Hands should be washed with soap and water before and after using Zovirax Topical.
Patients need to clean and dry the affected skin areas before applying Zovirax Topical. Use your fingers or wear rubber gloves when applying acyclovir to avoid spreading the virus to other parts of the body and infecting others. Apply enough Zovirax Topical ointment to cover all sores, usually every 3 hours, 6 times a day, or apply Zovirax Topical as directed by your doctor. Patients should continue to use Zovirax Topical for the full time prescribed even if the skin condition has improved.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after 7 days of treatment with Zovirax Topical or if it gets worse.

Zovirax Topical may cause temporary mild burning or stinging sensation when applied. If one of these effects persists or gets worse while using Zovirax Topical ointment, tell your doctor immediately.
Very serious allergic reactions to Zovirax Topical are very rare with recognizable signs such as: rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, dizziness.

Before using acyclovir, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of allergies to this active ingredient or to valacyclovir or any other allergies. Zovirax Topical may contain inactive ingredients (such as polyethylene glycol) that cause allergic reactions.
Before using Zovirax Topical, tell your doctor or pharmacist your patient's medical history.
Herpes is a highly contagious condition, so people should avoid close physical contact with others (like kissing) during an outbreak, until the sores heal. Try not to touch the cold sore, if you accidentally touch it, wash your hands with soap immediately afterwards.
To reduce the risk of transmitting genital herpes to their sexual partners, patients should not have sex during an outbreak or as soon as symptoms appear. In fact, a patient can spread genital herpes to his or her sexual partner even without any symptoms. Therefore, patients should always use effective protection (condoms) during all sexual activities.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Zovirax Topical, then discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor if using Zovirax Topical ointment.
It is not known whether Zovirax Topical ointment passes into breast milk, consult a doctor before breast-feeding and breast-feeding should be avoided if the mother has herpes on or near the breast.
Drug interactions can change the way Zovirax Topical works or increase your risk of serious side effects, so don't start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without with doctor's approval.
During treatment, the patient should wear loose-fitting clothes to cover the blisters and avoid irritating them.
Herpes outbreaks can occur due to many factors such as: stress, hormonal changes (pregnancy, menstruation), trauma, oral surgery, dental work, fatigue, intense sunlight , cold weather or fever, colds, flu ... if possible talk to your doctor to identify these triggers.
Store Zovirax Topical at room temperature, away from moisture, away from children and pets. Do not flush Zovirax Topical down the toilet or down the drain when it has expired or is no longer needed.
Vinmec International General Hospital is a high-quality medical care address with a team of doctors and pharmacists with many years of experience and good expertise. When having health problems, customers can contact the hospital to be examined and have the best indications for taking medicine.

Reference source: webmd.com