What ACIVIR is used for?

• It is used for the treatment of cold sores (Herpes simplex virus infections)

• Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplement or herbal products

• Always use this medicine exactly as told by your doctor
• Wash your hands thoroughly before use
• Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the infected area and the skin immediately next to it, 5 times a day at intervals of about 4 hours. Take care not to rub the infected skin any more than you need to
• Wash your hands again, to avoid spreading the infection
• Use ACIVIR for up to 5 days. If the infection has not healed after this time, you can continue to use it for a further 5 days
• If your ACIVIR gets worse during the treatment period, or if it has not healed after 10 days of treatment, STOP using the ACIVIR and seek advice from your doctor

If you use more ACIVIR

• If you use more ACIVIR , contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately

If you forget to use ACIVIR

• If you forget to use ACIVIR , apply it as soon as you remember, and apply the remaining doses for that day
• Do not apply double dose for a forgotten dose

If you stop using ACIVIR

• Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor