ACICLOVIR DOROM*CREAM 3G 5%

Aciclovir Dorom 5% cream
Equivalent medicine

What it is and what it is used for
Aciclovir Dorom contains acyclovir, a substance with antiviral properties, able to combat infections caused by certain viruses (Herpes).

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

Consult 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 ingredient, to valacyclovir, or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

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

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

It is possible that, following use, especially if prolonged, sensitisation phenomena may occur, i.e., allergic reactions to the drug or other structurally similar medicines. You must stop treatment and immediately inform your doctor if you experience skin rashes, itching, difficulty breathing (bronchospasm) or swallowing, swelling of the face, hands and feet, eyes, lips and/or tongue (angioedema), as these could be symptoms of even severe allergic reactions.

Pay particular attention 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 have undergone a bone marrow transplant) because in this case you are more susceptible to infections and your doctor may prefer to prescribe oral acyclovir.

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

You must stop treatment and immediately inform your doctor 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), as these could be symptoms of even severe allergic reactions 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 of the 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 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.