Introduction

Acyclovir 5% cream (ACR-V Cream) is a medicine used to treat skin infections caused by certain viruses. It helps to stop the virus from growing and spreading.

Benefits of ACR-V Cream

• Helps to heal cold sores and other viral skin infections faster

• Reduces pain, itching, and redness

• Prevents the infection from getting worse

• Can stop the virus from spreading to other parts of your skin or to other people

Features of ACR-V Cream

• Contains 5% acyclovir as the active ingredient

• Applied directly on the skin where the infection is

• Works by blocking the virus’s ability to multiply

• Usually comes in a small tube for easy use

Uses of ACR-V Cream

• Treats cold sores (herpes simplex virus) on lips and around the mouth

• Helps with some types of genital herpes sores

• Sometimes used for chickenpox or shingles (if a doctor advises)

How to Use

• Wash your hands before applying the cream.

• Clean and dry the affected area gently.

• Apply a thin layer of the cream to the infected skin.

• Use the cream 5 times a day, usually every 4 hours (except while sleeping), or as your doctor tells you.

• Continue using it for the full time your doctor recommends, even if the sores start to heal.

• Avoid touching your eyes or mouth after applying the cream.

• Wash your hands again after applying the cream.

Advantages:

• Heals cold sores and viral skin infections faster

• Reduces pain, itching, and swelling

• Prevents the virus from spreading

• Easy to apply directly on the affected area

• Generally safe with few side effects

Disadvantages:

• Only works on viral infections, not on bacterial or fungal infections

• Must be used several times a day for best results

• May cause mild skin irritation or redness in some people

• Does not cure the virus, only controls symptoms

• Not suitable for all types of herpes infections without a doctor’s advice

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