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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Acyclovir ointment 5 % is intended for cutaneous use only and should not be used in the eye.
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Uses
Acyclovir ointment 5 % is indicated in the management of initial genital herpes and in limited non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients.
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Other Information
Acyclovir is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses. Acyclovir Ointment 5 % is a formulation for topical administration. Each gram of acyclovir ointment 5 % contains 50 mg of acyclovir in a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base.
Acyclovir is a white, crystalline powder with the molecular formula C8H11N5O3 and a molecular weight of 225. The maximum solubility in water at 37°C is 2.5 mg/mL. The pka's of acyclovir are 2.27 and 9.25.
The chemical name of acyclovir is 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6H-purin-6-one; it has the following structural formula:
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Apply sufficient quantity to adequately cover all lesions every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days. The dose size per application will vary depending upon the total lesion area but should approximate a one-half inch ribbon of ointment per 4 square inches of surface area. A finger cot or rubber glove should be used when applying acyclovir to prevent autoinoculation of other body sites and transmission of infection to other persons. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms.
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