HERPMED LIP*2BUCC TABS 50MG

HerpMed Labiale 50 mg mucoadhesive buccal tablets
Aciclovir

What it is and what it is used for
HerpMed Labiale contains the active ingredient acyclovir and belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.

HerpMed Labiale is used for the treatment of recurrent episodes of cold sores caused by the Herpes simplex virus, in adults with a healthy immune system. HerpMed Labiale should be applied directly to the gum as soon as the first symptoms (burning, tingling and itching) or signs (redness and swelling) appear.

The virus causes vesicles or ulcers, mainly on the lips, but sometimes also on other parts of the face. Viral infection can be activated 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 Labiale inhibits the virus's ability to reproduce and thus causes the infection to regress.

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

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

Warnings and precautions
• HerpMed Labiale can be accidentally swallowed. If HerpMed Labiale is accidentally swallowed, it is recommended to drink a glass of water.
• If you have a weakened immune system (due to another disease affecting the immune system, such as AIDS), or due to a treatment affecting your immune system (e.g. immunosuppressive drugs), talk to your doctor before using this medicine. HerpMed Labiale should not be used in this case.
• It is not known whether HerpMed Labiale is effective if used when vesicles have already appeared. Therefore, you should only use HerpMed Labiale 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 everyone gets them:

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

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

If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those 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.