ACICLOVIR DOROM "5% CREAM"3 G TUBE"

Name
Aciclovir Dorom 5% cream
Equivalent medicine


What is it and what is it for?
Aciclovir Dorom contains aciclovir, a substance with antiviral properties, capable of fighting infections caused by some viruses ( Herpes ).

Aciclovir Dorom is used to treat skin infections caused by the Herpes Simplex virus at:
- of the lips (Herpes labialis);
- genital (Herpes genitalis).

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 Dorom if you are allergic to the active substance, to valaciclovir or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Aciclovir Dorom.

DO NOT apply Aciclovir Dorom cream inside your mouth, in your eyes (be careful not to touch your eyes after applying the cream) or in your vagina, as it may cause irritation.

Sensitization, i.e., allergic reactions to the drug or other structurally similar medications, may occur following use, especially if prolonged. You should discontinue treatment and notify your doctor immediately if you experience skin rashes, itching, difficulty breathing (bronchospasm) or swallowing, swelling of the face, hands, feet, eyes, lips, and/or tongue (angioedema), as these could be symptoms of allergic reactions, even serious ones.

Take special care and ask your doctor for advice before taking Aciclovir Dorom if you suffer from diseases that have weakened your immune system (for example if you have AIDS or if you have had a bone marrow transplant) because in this case you are more susceptible to infections and your doctor may prefer to prescribe oral aciclovir.


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

You must stop treatment and inform your doctor immediately if you experience skin rashes, itching, hives, difficulty breathing (bronchospasm) or swallowing, swelling of the face, hands and feet, eyes, lips and/or tongue (angioedema), because these could be symptoms of allergic reactions, even serious ones, which occur very rarely.

Other side effects may include:

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- transient burning or pain;
- dry skin or flaking skin (skin exfoliation);
- itching.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
- skin irritation (erythema);
- contact dermatitis.

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.