Hansol Aciclovir Cream

Adult dosage

Apply this medication to the affected area (site of the disease) approximately every 4 hours, 5 times a day. Continue treatment for 5 days; if not improved after 5 days, it may be used for an additional 5 days.

This medication should not be used by individuals with allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to its components, nursing women, and children. It should be used with caution in patients with weakened immunity, such as AIDS patients or those who have undergone bone marrow transplants. The medication contains propylene glycol, so individuals allergic to this ingredient should use it carefully. While using this medication, patients may experience discomfort such as pressing pain if there are sores in the genital area. Additionally, temporary burning or stabbing pain, skin rashes or itching, red spots, and skin irritation may occur. Patients should be aware that the skin may become dry or peel. It is advisable to start treatment as soon as symptoms first appear and to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and method. Using it when there are no symptoms or for preventive purposes is not appropriate. Do not mix or dilute this medication with other drugs. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing women are advised not to use it. Its safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so its use is not recommended. This medication is for external application only and care should be taken to avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes. When applying, it is safer to use gloves to prevent spreading to other areas or transmitting to others.

Serious side effects

Hives, facial edema (swelling)

Mild side effects

Tenderness (pressing pain), temporary burning sensations (heat feeling), stabbing pain, mild pain, contact dermatitis, erythematous (red spot) rash, eczema, allergic reactions, irritation at the application site, itching, vulvitis, facial edema (swelling), skin depigmentation, rashes, vesicular (blister) rash, skin dryness, and peeling.

Drug interactions

If this medication is to be administered along with probenecid, consult with a physician or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage condition helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

A uniform white cream

Package unit

5 grams/tube