INDICATIONS
It is used for the treatment of herpes simplex viral infections of the skin including initial and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Usual adult and adolescent dose: Topical, apply to the skin, every three hours, six times a day, for seven days. Apply a sufficient quantity to cover all lesions adequately.
Usual paediatric dose: Topical, apply to the skin, every three hours, six times a day, for seven days. Apply a sufficient quantity to cover all lesions adequately.
Usual geriatric dose: See usual adult and adolescent dose. Therapy should begin as early as possible after the start of an infection, and for recurrent episodes, this should preferably be during the prodromal period or when the lesions first appear.
To help clear up the herpes infection, continue using the medicine for the full time of treatment, even if the symptoms begin to clear up after a few days.
However, patients should not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than the physician ordered.
Note: The information given here is limited. For further information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Note: The information given here is limited. For further information, kindly consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Caution: Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription.
