acyclovir (topical)

Action and Spectrum

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Adverse drug reactions:    

Frequency defined  

>10%  

Transient burning   

Stinging  

1% to 10%  

Lethargy  

Erythema  

Skin rash  

Aphthous stomatitis  

Gingival pain  

<1%  

Anaphylaxis  

Angioedema  

Contact dermatitis  

Black Box Warning

Contraindication / Caution

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy warnings:    
AU TGA pregnancy category: N/A
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned. 

Lactation: 

Excreted into human milk is unknown  

Pregnancy Categories:       

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first trimester or the later trimester       
• Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women       
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women       
• Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits       
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women       
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category      

Pharmacology

Adminstartion

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient Information Leaflet    

Generic Name: Acyclovir (topical) 

Why do we use Acyclovir (topical)? 

Acyclovir (topical) belongs to the Anti-virals, Topical, and helps to treat Herpes labialis (cold sores), recurrent, and HSV.