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

Acylab 5% Cream - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Laborate Pharmaceuticals India 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 acylab 5% cream used for?

Acylab 5% Cream is an antiviral medication containing Acyclovir 5% w/w 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.

  • Generic Name: Acyclovir (5% w/w)
  • Manufacturer: Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? Over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical companies.

๐Ÿ’Š acylab 5% cream Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Acyclovir (5% w/w)
Brand Nameacylab 5% cream
ManufacturerLaborate Pharmaceuticals India 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 acylab 5% 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 acylab 5% 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
Mycophenolate Moderate Increased risk of toxicity
Interferon Minor Possible additive antiviral effect

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Acyclovir (5% w/w)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

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

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

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