ACICLOVIR EG*CR 3G 5%

ACICLOVIR EG 5% cream
Generic medicine

What it is and what it is used for
ACICLOVIR EG is a cream for topical application that contains the active ingredient acyclovir, belonging to a group of medicines used against viral infections (antivirals).
ACICLOVIR EG is used for the treatment of infections caused by the Herpes simplex virus, both on the lips (cold sores) and on the genitals (primary or recurrent genital herpes).
Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a few days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use ACICLOVIR EG
- if you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir, propylene glycol, 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 EG.

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

Consult 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, oral acyclovir may be necessary.

Avoid long-term treatment, as it can cause an allergic reaction (sensitization). If this happens, 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;
- moderate dryness and flaking of the skin;
- itching.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people):
- skin redness (erythema);
- inflammatory skin reaction (contact dermatitis), mainly due to the components of the cream base.

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

Reporting of side effects
If you get 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.