Acylex Cream 5%

Acylex Cream 5% by Ferozsons Laboratories contains Acyclovir, a topical antiviral medicine for herpes simplex virus skin infections. It treats cold sores on the lips and face and reduces healing time during outbreaks.

Acylex Cream 5% Ingredients and Usage

Acylex Cream 5% contains Acyclovir as its active ingredient at a concentration of 5% per gram. Acyclovir is a guanosine nucleoside analogue and belongs to the topical antiviral class of medicines. Doctors prescribe Acylex Cream 5% to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections of the skin.

The cream targets cold sores, also called herpes labialis, on the lips and around the mouth in adults and adolescents. It works best when applied at the first tingling or itching sensation that signals an outbreak.

Acylex Cream 5% reduces the severity, pain, and duration of cold sore episodes. The medicine controls symptoms but does not eliminate the herpes virus from the body.

How Does Acylex Cream 5% Work?

Acylex Cream 5% delivers acyclovir directly to skin cells infected by the herpes simplex virus. Viral thymidine kinase enzymes inside infected cells convert acyclovir into acyclovir monophosphate. Cellular kinases then transform it into the active form, acyclovir triphosphate.

Acyclovir triphosphate inhibits viral DNA polymerase, the enzyme the virus needs to copy its genetic material. The drug also incorporates into the growing viral DNA strand and terminates further chain elongation.

This dual action selectively blocks viral replication in infected cells without harming healthy skin tissue. The result is faster lesion healing and reduced viral shedding during an outbreak.

Acylex Cream 5% Side Effects

Acylex Cream 5% is generally well tolerated, with most side effects limited to the application site. Local reactions are usually mild and resolve once treatment ends.

• Transient burning or stinging at the application site

• Mild itching

• Dryness or flaking of the skin

• Mild redness or erythema

• Cracked or dry lips

• Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

• Rare allergic reactions including swelling, hives, or breathing difficulty

Warnings

• Do not apply Acylex Cream 5% inside the mouth, eyes, nose, or vagina, as it is intended for external skin use only.

• Avoid contact with mucous membranes and rinse with water immediately if accidental contact occurs.

• Wash hands before and after each application to prevent spreading the virus to other body sites or people.

• Use a finger cot or disposable glove during application to reduce autoinoculation and cross transmission.

• Do not use Acylex Cream 5% if you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any cream excipient.

• Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in immunocompromised patients.

• Stop treatment and seek medical advice if severe irritation, blistering, or signs of allergic reaction develop.

• Acylex Cream 5% does not prevent herpes virus transmission through sexual contact or close skin contact.

Acylex Cream 5% Storage Conditions

Store Acylex Cream 5% at a temperature below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use to protect the cream from moisture and contamination. Always store Acylex Cream 5% out of the reach and sight of children, and discard the tube once it has expired or after the prescribed treatment course is complete.