aciherpin cream - Acyclovir (5% w/w) medicine

Aciherpin Cream - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ AGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is aciherpin cream used for?

Aciherpin Cream contains Acyclovir 5% w/w, an antiviral medication used to treat herpes simplex infections of the skin, including cold sores and genital herpes. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying, reducing the severity and duration of outbreaks. Apply a thin layer to affected areas five times daily for 5-10 days.

  • Generic Name: Acyclovir (5% w/w)
  • Manufacturer: AGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š aciherpin cream Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Acyclovir (5% w/w)
Brand Nameaciherpin cream
ManufacturerAGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
Action ClassAntiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take aciherpin cream

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of aciherpin cream

  • Application site reactions (burning
  • irritation
  • itching and redness)

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Probenecid Moderate Increased acyclovir levels and risk of toxicity
Cimetidine Moderate Increased acyclovir levels
Mycophenolate mofetil Moderate Increased levels of both drugs

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

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