HERPMED LABIALE 50MG MUCOADHESIVE BUCCAL TABLETS, 2X1 TABLETS IN SINGLE-DOSE BLISTER AL/AL

Name
HerpMed Labiale 50 mg mucoadhesive buccal tablets
Acyclovir


What is it and what is it for?
HerpMed Labial contains the active ingredient aciclovir and belongs to a group of drugs called antivirals.

HerpMed Labial is used to treat recurrent cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus in adults with a healthy immune system. HerpMed Labial should be applied directly to the gums as soon as the first symptoms (burning, tingling, and itching) or signs (redness and swelling) appear.

The virus causes blisters or ulcers, primarily on the lips, but sometimes also on other parts of the face. The viral infection can be triggered when the immune system is weakened, for example by colds or other infections. Strong sun, stress, or the menstrual cycle can also trigger symptoms.

HerpMed Labial inhibits the virus's ability to reproduce and therefore causes the infection to regress.

If you do not feel better or if your symptoms have not improved after 5 days, you should contact your doctor.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use HerpMed Labial
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to aciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• If you are allergic to milk or milk products.


Warnings and precautions
• HerpMed Labial can be accidentally ingested. If HerpMed Labial is accidentally ingested, it is recommended to drink a glass of water.
• If you have a weakened immune system (due to another disease that affects the immune system, such as AIDS), or due to treatment that affects your immune system (for example, immunosuppressant drugs), talk to your doctor before using this medicine. HerpMed Labial should not be used in this case.
• It is not known whether HerpMed Labial is effective if used when the blisters have already appeared. Therefore, you should only use HerpMed Labial after you notice the first symptoms of cold sores (itching, redness or tingling).

Children and adolescents
This medicine should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.


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

Common side effects, (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
• Heachache
• Pain near the application site

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Irritation at the application site
• Mouth ulcer
• Gum pain
• Redness

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

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.