What is Medskin and how is it used?

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1. What is Medskin?

Medskin clovir is a drug belonging to the group of antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and parasites, with the main ingredient being Acyclovir. The reason you find a lot of Medskin clovir models is because medskin clovir is marketed in many forms such as Medskin Clovir 5% ointment containing 250mg acyclovir, Medskin Clovir 800 tablets, medskin 400, medskin 200 with jaws acyclovir dose is 800mg, 400mg, 200mg, respectively. In addition, the drug also contains some other excipients such as Lactose, avicel, Magnesium stearate, wheat starch, ...

2. What is Medskin clovir used for?

2.1 Mechanism of action of Medskin The acyclovir component in medskin has an inhibitory effect on the synthesis of genetic material and the binding of viral genetic material, thereby affecting their replication.
Acyclovir has the strongest effect on cells infected with Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), and less so on Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), Varicella zoster virus (VZV), weak effect on Cytomegalovirus ( CMV), Epstein Barr.
HSVs after initial infection will continue to "sleep" in the nerves, and have the potential to recur. Acyclovir is not active against this virus, but there is some evidence to suggest The drug can suppress the virus if used in the early stages of viral reactivation.
2.2 Uses of Medskin Clovir The main use of Medskin Clovir is to treat herpes simplex infections on mucous membranes and on the skin. Herpes simplex infections include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, chickenpox, and encephalitis. In addition, Medskin clovir can also help relieve pain, limit the spread of viruses, shorten wound healing time, prevent herpes simplex infection in people with weakened immune systems and prevent herpes simplex recurrence in patients. have a normal immune system.

3. Dosage and how to use medskin clovir

3.1 Dosage and usage of medskin clovir 800, 400, 200 Dosage of medskin clovir will vary depending on the purpose of using the drug as well as the user.
For adults:
To treat early-onset herpes simplex infections in people with normal immune systems, you will need to use medskin clovir at a dose of 200mg each time, 5 times a day for 5-10 days; and for people with weakened immune system or malabsorption, you must use a dose of up to 400mg x 5 times per day, for 5 consecutive days. For the prevention of herpes simplex infection in immunocompromised people, the dose of medskin clovir is used: from 200 to 400 mg for each oral dose and 4 times a day. In people with normal immune systems to prevent recurrence of the disease you will take 800mg 2-4 times / day. The dose can then be reduced to 400-600 mg/day or more than 1 g/day. The duration of a course of treatment will last from 6 to 12 months. In the treatment of chickenpox you will have to use the drug for 5-7 days, 4-5 times a day with a dose of medskin for each time is 800mg. In the treatment of shingles: 5 times a day, 800mg each time and used for about 7-10 days. For children:
For children over 2 years old, the dose to treat herpes simplex infection or prevent infection in immunocompromised children is the same as that of adults, and in children under 2 years of age, the dose is half that of adults. Dosage of medskin clovir in the treatment of chickenpox for children under 2 years old: 200mg/time x 4 times/day; For children over 2 years old, the dose is given based on the child's weight: 20mg/kg and maximum use only 800mg 4 times/day for 5 days, children 2-5 years old take 400mg 4 times/day, children over 6 years old 800mg 4 times/day. For patients with renal impairment and CC clearance <10ml/min: treatment of herpes simplex infection at a dose of 200mg every 12 hours, treatment of chickenpox and shingles at a dose of 800mg every 12 hours. In patients with renal failure with a CC clearance of 10 to 25 ml/min, the dose for treatment of chickenpox and shingles is: 800 mg every 8 hours. How to use medskin clovir 800, 400, 200: you can take the medicine with filtered water after eating, absolutely adhere to the correct dose and schedule that the doctor has prescribed, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose for the drug to work. best effect. If you have any questions during the use of the drug, you can consult with your doctor.
3.2 Dosage and application of medskin colvir ointment 5% medskin clovir ointment is used for topical treatment of disease. You should apply a thin layer of cream every 4 hours to the damaged skin for 5-7 days to achieve the best effect. However, if the target audience is children, you should consult a specialist before use.
The drug has a shelf life of 24 months from the time of opening, if this time is exceeded, you should not continue to use the product.

4. In what cases should medskin clovir not be used?

You are allergic to Acyclovir or any of the ingredients in Medskin clovir. Women who are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding before using the drug must consult a doctor for advice between the benefits and risks of the drug. The elderly and or with kidney failure are at increased risk of neurotoxic side effects, if required to use the drug, the patient will be monitored, self-monitoring instructions and how to manage when there are manifestations of these effects. side use.

5. What are the side effects of Medskin clovir?

Medskin clovir 800, 400, 200 when used for a short time can cause nausea and vomiting. For people who have to use the drug for more than 1 year, it is very easy to experience side effects such as vomiting, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea or rash.
With medskin clovir topical will sometimes cause a burning sensation in the skin, stinging in the skin, with a slight erythema when dry.
In addition, you may also experience side effects such as hair loss, loss of appetite, anaphylactic reaction, coma, anemia, hepatitis, jaundice, increased blood urea, creatinine,... In this case If you experience any of the above side effects, you should stop taking medskin and inform your doctor.

6. Medskin clovir interactions

Interactions with other drugs: The Acyclovir component in medskin clovir can cause interactions with some drugs such as: Amphotericin B deoxycholate, Neomycin PO, Cidofovir, Talimogene laherparepvec, Bacitracin,... Tell your doctor all all prescription drugs, non-prescription, herbal, ... that you are using for further advice.

7. What to do when forgetting, overdose medskin clovir

Medskin clovir overdose: Users of the drug may experience symptoms as mentioned in the side effects section. To avoid a serious situation, quickly bring the patient to the nearest medical facility. Missed dose of medskin: If you miss a dose of oral medskin clovir, take it as soon as possible, but if it is too close to the time for your next dose of medskin, skip that dose and take your next dose as usual. double the dose of medskin to compensate.

8. How to store Medskin Acyclovir?

Each medicine will have a different way of preservation, you should read the instruction sheet to preserve the medicine correctly.
Medskin should be stored at room temperature, avoid moisture, protect from light. Keep medskin clovir out of reach of small children.
Hope this article has helped you answer your questions about what is medskin 800. Finally, you should also remember that medskin is a prescription drug and you need a doctor's prescription to use it, so if you have symptoms of herpes simplex infection, chicken pox, shingles,... go to the facility. health care for the most effective examination and treatment advice.

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