Acyclovir Cream

Acyclovir Cream is used for:

Treating cold sores on the face or lips that are caused by the herpes virus. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Acyclovir Cream is an antiviral. It works by stopping viral replication. However, Acyclovir Cream does not eliminate the herpes virus, it is not a cure, and it does not prevent transmission to others.

Do NOT use Acyclovir Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Acyclovir Cream or valacyclovir

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Acyclovir Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Acyclovir Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acyclovir Cream. Because little, if any, of Acyclovir Cream is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Acyclovir Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.