Livixon 50mg/g Cream 10g

Livixon 50mg/g Cream is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and face (recurrent cold sores).

Active substances: 50mg/g of acyclovir.

Acyclovir is a highly active in vitro antiviral against herpes simplex viruses (HSV) types I and II and Varicella zoster.

Dosage and method of administration:

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Acyclovir cream should be applied five times a day, at approximately 4-hour intervals, omitting application at night. It should be applied to lesions or imminent lesions as soon as possible after the onset of an infection. In recurrent episodes, it is particularly important to start treatment in the prodromal period or when the lesions appear. Studies in patients with cold sores have shown that treatment is effective if started after the appearance of the lesions. The treatment should be carried out for four days. If after four days no healing has been achieved, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. If lesions are still present after 10 days, users should be advised to consult a physician. Children from 2 to 12 years: It is recommended to use, under medical advice, acyclovir cream in the same dosages as adults. Users should wash their hands before and after applying the cream. They should also avoid touching or scratching the lesions with their hands or even with a towel, so as not to aggravate or transfer the infection.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients and in patients with known hypersensitivity to valaciclovir.

If in doubt or if symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

In accordance with current legislation, non-prescription medicines in Portugal can only be delivered to the municipalities of Maia, Gondomar, Matosinhos, Porto, Santo Tirso, Trofa, Valongo and Vila do Conde. This limitation does not apply to shipments to other Member States of the European Union.