ACICLOVIR ALTER "5% CREAM" 1 TUBE OF 3 G"

Name
ACICLOVIR ALTER 5% cream


What is it and what is it for?
ACICLOVIR ALTER is a cream to be applied to the skin that contains the active ingredient aciclovir belonging to a group of medicines used against viral infections (antivirals).
ACICLOVIR ALTER is used to treat skin infections caused by the herpes simplex virus, both on the lips (cold sores) and on the genitals (primary or recurrent genital herpes). Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 4-5 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use ACICLOVIR ALTER
- if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using ACICLOVIR ALTER.

ACICLOVIR ALTER should not be applied to the eyes or to the internal mucous membranes of the mouth or vagina, as it may cause irritation.

Talk to your doctor and use this medicine with caution if you have a weakened immune system, as you are more susceptible to infections (for example, if you have AIDS or have had a bone marrow transplant). In this case, you may need to take oral aciclovir.

Avoid treatment for long periods, as it may cause an allergic reaction (sensitization). If this occurs, stop treatment immediately and contact your doctor.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side effects may occur:

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- transient burning or pain.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
- dryness and flaking of the skin;
- itching;
- redness of the skin (erythema);
- inflammatory skin reaction (contact dermatitis) mainly due to the components of the base cream.

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
- angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing);
- hives.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.