Herpex 5% Cream 5gm

Herpex-5% Cream is commonly used for the following:

• Speeding up healing of cold sores also known as herpes labialis.

• Managing genital herpes in adults and children over 12 years.

• Assisting in the management of localized viral skin infections, especially those caused by Herpes simplex viruses.

• Providing relief from symptoms associated with these infections, such as burning, itching, and pain.

• Use in immunocompromised patients to control localized viral skin infections under medical supervision.

Applying Herpex-5% Cream is quite straightforward. Follow these simple steps:

• Ensure the affected skin area is clean and dry before application.

• Apply a thin layer of this cream to the infected areas using clean fingers.

• Gently rub the cream into the skin until it's fully absorbed.

• Wash your hands before and after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection.

• For specific advice on how to use this medicine, always consult your doctor.

Herpex-5% Cream is applied topically.

Herpex-5% Cream contains aciclovir (5%), which acts in your body as follows:

• Thymidine Kinase Activation: Aciclovir has a strong affinity for an enzyme known as thymidine kinase (TK) which is produced by the Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. When this medicine enters infected cells, it gets activated by this enzyme.

• Inhibition of Viral DNA Polymerase: Once activated, aciclovir competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate (dGTP), a building block of DNA, for incorporation into the growing viral DNA chain. When incorporated into the viral DNA chain, aciclovir results in premature termination of the chain and blocks further replication of the virus.

• Store Herpex-5% Cream at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

• Avoid exposure to direct heat and moisture.

• Always keep this cream beyond the reach of children.

• As Herpex-5% Cream is used for managing cold sores, maintaining good oral hygiene can help speed up the healing process. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day and using mouthwash regularly to keep your mouth clean.

• A healthy diet rich in vitamins C and E can boost your immune system and help your body fight off viruses like herpes simplex more effectively. Foods such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, spinach, almonds, and sunflower seeds are beneficial.