Herpex 5% Cream
Available Dosages
| SKU | 13 |
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| Generic For | Zovirax Cream |
| Strength | 5 gm cream |
| Active Ingredient | Acyclovir |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 1 Tube/s | US$ 6.00 | US$ 6.00 | |||
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| 3 Tube/s | US$ 4.00 | US$ 12.0033%US$ 18.00 | |||
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| 6 Tube/s | US$ 3.25 | US$ 19.5035%US$ 30.00 | |||
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Herpex 5% Cream is an antiviral cream that can treat cold sores caused by herpes virus infection. Its key ingredient Acyclovir is an antiviral drug and it’s widely used in creating antiviral medications for treating different viral infections. The antiviral agent of this drug is very useful to treat herpes zoster, herpes simplex, genital herpes, and chickenpox. Sometimes, acyclovir is used to treat eczema herpeticum, herpes infections of the nose, eyes, and skin in the people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This cream is also prescribed to treat oral hairy leukoplakia – a condition that causes hairy white or gray-colored patches inside the cheek or on the tongue. The FDA has granted approval to Acyclovir as an effective treatment for herpes infections.
What is Herpexc 5% Cream is used for?
Herpex 5% is a topical cream that can be used to treat cold sores and infections of the skin, eye and genitals caused by herpes simplex and herpes zoster virus. This cream can intensify the healing process of the sores and reduce the intensity of the symptoms of viral infections such as itching, burning, pain, and tingling. It can simply stop the growth of the virus. Though it does not cure herpes, but prevent the spread of infection further. Use this medication only under prescription. It can also be used to treat chickenpox caused by varicella-zoster virus.
What medications interact with Herpex cream?
Experts have not identified any major interactions resulting from topical or systemic administration of other drugs concomitantly with Herpex cream. In some rare cases, its application decreases urinary excretion and increases half-life. To some extent, a risk of renal impairment increases when using with other nephrotoxic drugs. This cream is contraindicated in patients with a pre-existing hypersensitivity to valaciclovir, aciclovir, or any component of the formulation.
When should Herpex cream not be used?
Herpex Cream is generally contraindicated in patients living hypersensitivity to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any inactive ingredient in the medication.
How should Herpex be used?
You can use this medication at the first sign of viral infection. Clean your hands before and after applying this medication. Clean and dry the affected areas before application. Apply this cream directly to the affected area and rub in gently. Usually, 3-4 times a day for 4-6 days are enough to treat the problem. Those who are acyclovir for treatment of genital herpes, it is recommended to follow safe sex practices in order to prevent infection to their partners. It’s good to use a condom made of latex or polyurethane. The safety and effectiveness of Herpex Cream in the patients under 12 have not been established medically.
Missed dose of Herpex
If you have missed a dose of Herpex cream then, apply it as soon as you remember, but don’t increase the application to make up the damage of missed application.
How should Herpex Cream be stored?
You can store Herpex Cream in a cool and dry place or at a normal room temperature. Please keep the medication distant from children and pets.
What are the side effects of Herpex Cream?
This cream does not render any serious side effects as such. Some possible side effects of Acyclovir cream include burning or stinging sensation, pruritus, flakiness of skin, dry lips, cracked lips, dry skin, and itching. The users of this medication often experience side effects like inflammation of the skin, stinging at the application site, and skin burns
These side effects are very rare in nature. However, you are advised to seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of the serious allergic reactions, including severe dizziness, rash, swelling, and trouble breathing.
What is Herpex 5% Cream used for?
Herpex 5% Cream contains acyclovir 5% — a topical antiviral preparation used for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections of the skin and lips, including cold sores (herpes labialis) and herpetic skin infections caused by HSV-1 and HSV-2. Herpex Cream is applied directly to the affected area to reduce healing time, shorten the duration of viral shedding, and alleviate pain and itching. It is particularly effective when applied at the prodromal stage (tingling/itching before lesion appears). It treats localised skin HSV but is not suitable for oral, genital mucosal, or systemic herpes.
How should Herpex 5% Cream be applied?
Apply Herpex 5% Cream to the cold sore lesion five times daily (approximately every 4 hours during waking hours). Begin application at the very first sign of a cold sore — the prodromal tingling or itching sensation before any visible lesion appears. Apply a thin layer to the lesion and approximately 1cm surrounding normal skin. Use a clean fingertip (wash hands immediately after) or cotton swab to avoid spreading virus. Continue treatment for 5 days. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. If the lesion has not healed after 10 days of treatment, consult a physician.
How quickly does Herpex 5% Cream work on a cold sore?
When applied during the prodromal phase (before the blister appears), Herpex Cream can prevent full blister formation in some patients or significantly reduce blister size. When applied to an already-formed blister, it reduces healing time by approximately 1–2 days (from the typical 7–10 days to 5–8 days) and reduces the duration of pain and viral shedding. Clinical benefit is greatest with early application — studies show the difference in healing between early-treated and untreated cold sores is most pronounced when treatment starts within the first 24–48 hours of symptom onset.
Is Herpex 5% Cream safe to use for children with cold sores?
Herpex 5% Cream can be used in children (typically age 2 and over) for cold sores on the lips and face. Apply the same way as for adults — five times daily for 5 days. Avoid getting the cream near the eyes or in the mouth. In young children, adult supervision of application is essential. For children with frequent cold sore outbreaks, oral acyclovir suspension may be more practical than topical cream. Neonates and infants with suspected HSV infection require immediate medical assessment and likely IV acyclovir — do not use topical cream for neonatal herpes.
Can Herpex 5% Cream prevent cold sore recurrence?
Herpex Cream treats active cold sore outbreaks but does not prevent recurrence — the herpes simplex virus remains latent in sensory nerve ganglia and reactivates intermittently. No topical treatment can prevent future outbreaks. For patients with frequent recurrences (6+ per year), oral acyclovir 400mg twice daily continuous suppressive therapy reduces outbreak frequency by 75–80%. For cold sores triggered by sun exposure, SPF 30+ lip balm used regularly during sun exposure reduces UV-triggered recurrences. Stress management and adequate sleep may reduce stress-triggered reactivation frequency.
What drug interactions apply to Herpex 5% Cream?
Due to minimal systemic absorption from topical application, Herpex Cream has no clinically significant systemic drug interactions. The cream base (polyethylene glycol) may interfere with latex condoms and diaphragms if applied to genital skin — use other contraception if topical cream is applied near genital areas. Do not apply simultaneously with other topical preparations — allow 10–15 minutes between applications. No oral or systemic medication adjustments are required when using Herpex topically.
How does Herpex 5% Cream compare to docosanol cream for cold sores?
Herpex 5% acyclovir and docosanol 10% cream (Abreva) both treat cold sores topically but by different mechanisms. Acyclovir (Herpex) inhibits HSV DNA polymerase specifically in infected cells. Docosanol inhibits HSV membrane fusion and entry into cells. Clinical comparison: acyclovir cream reduces healing time by approximately 1–2 days; docosanol cream reduces healing time by approximately 0.7 days (18 hours) — a smaller benefit. Acyclovir cream is generally considered superior in clinical evidence. Acyclovir also has broader antiviral specificity (HSV-1, HSV-2) and is available as a prescription and generic product at lower cost.
Is Herpex 5% Cream equivalent to Zovirax Cream?
Yes. Herpex 5% Cream and Zovirax Cream 5% both contain acyclovir 5% in topical formulations. Herpex is the generic alternative providing the same antiviral activity against herpes labialis as Zovirax at significantly lower cost — making frequent-recurrence cold sore management affordable.
Can I order Herpex 5% Cream from PremiumRxDrugs for international delivery?
Yes. PremiumRxDrugs.com ships Herpex 5% Cream to the USA, UK, Australia, and many other countries. Our genuine manufacturer-verified antiviral products, competitive pricing, and free worldwide shipping on qualifying orders make us a reliable international source for topical herpes simplex treatment.
What precautions should be followed when using Herpex 5% Cream?
Precautions: avoid touching the lesion and then touching other parts of the body or other people — HSV can spread by contact. Wash hands before and after application. Do not share lip balm, eating utensils, or cups during an active outbreak. Avoid kissing, oral sex, or close facial contact during active cold sore stages. Do not apply to the eye or inside the mouth. If using Herpex near the eye for periocular herpes, consult an ophthalmologist — ocular herpes (herpes keratitis) requires specific antiviral eye drops (acyclovir eye ointment), not skin cream. If immune suppressed or cold sore not healing after 10 days, seek medical assessment.
Can Herpex 5% Cream reduce the risk of spreading herpes to a partner?
Topical acyclovir cream reduces localised viral shedding at the application site — potentially reducing contact transmission risk during the active lesion phase. However, it does not eliminate transmission risk: subclinical shedding occurs at sites not covered by cream; oral-to-oral and oral-to-genital transmission can occur through asymptomatic shedding. For reliable transmission risk reduction, oral acyclovir or valacyclovir suppressive therapy is substantially more effective than topical cream alone — suppressive oral therapy reduces viral shedding from multiple sites and by approximately 50–75%. Herpex Cream should not be relied upon as the primary transmission prevention strategy.
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