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Osafovir drug has the main ingredient Acyclovir, a topical cream formulation. It is used to treat herpes simplex skin infections, including genital and lip herpes. The following article will help you better understand the uses of Osafovir.
1. What is Osafovir?
Osafovir has the main therapeutic agent Acyclovir, which is a synthetic purine nucleoside analogue with in vitro and in vivo inhibitory effects against the human herpes virus. The absorption of Acyclovir is to a small extent in the intestine, and most of the drug is eliminated by the kidneys as unchanged drug.
Clinically, in patients with chronic renal failure, the mean terminal plasma half-life was 19.5 hours.
2. Indications and uses of Osafovir
The drug is used to treat patients with Herpes simplex skin infections, including lip herpes and genital herpes, both in the early and recurrent stages.
3. Dosage and how to use Osafovir
How to use:
Clean the damaged skin. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the cream. Apply the required amount of acyclovir cream to the damaged skin area such as blisters, swelling, redness and also in the surrounding areas with a cotton swab. Dosage:
Should be used as soon as possible when infected with herpes virus. Apply every 4 hours, apply 5-6 times a day, for a period of 5-7 days, do not apply more than 10 days.
4. Contraindications to the drug Osafovir
Osafovir is contraindicated in the following cases:
Do not use the drug for cases of irritation or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Osafovir. Do not use the cream near the eyes, in the mouth, or in the vagina.
5. Interactions with other drugs
Currently, no serious interactions of Osafovir with other drugs or foods have been observed. However, you need to inform your doctor about the medicines and health foods you are using to have an accurate assessment of this interaction.
6. Undesirable effects when taking Osafovir
When using Osafovir you may experience unwanted effects:
Feeling of heat, needles in the affected area; Appears mild erythema when dry. You do not need to worry, these signs will disappear when you stop applying the medicine. However, if you experience any of the above-mentioned side effects, if you have any other unpleasant symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.
Osafovir is used to treat herpes simplex skin infections. However, to ensure safe use of the drug, the correct indication and dosage, you need to use it as prescribed by your doctor.
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