ACICLOVIR SAND*CREAM 3G 5%

Aciclovir Sandoz 5% cream

Equivalent medicine

What it is and what it is used for
Aciclovir Sandoz is a cream to be applied to the skin that contains the active ingredient aciclovir, belonging to a group of medicines used against viral infections (antivirals).
Aciclovir Sandoz 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 Sandoz
- if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (See section Pregnancy and breastfeeding).

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

Aciclovir Sandoz 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 (by mouth) administration of aciclovir may be necessary.

Avoid long-term treatment, as it can cause an allergic reaction (sensitization). If this happens, stop treatment immediately and consult 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 skin dryness and flaking;
- 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 such as angioedema (which manifests as swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat and which can cause difficulty in swallowing and breathing), urticaria.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell 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.