Acyclovirdosage
acyclovir 50 MG/ML Topical Cream
Dosage and administration
Acyclovir Cream should be applied 5 times per day for 4 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following the onset of signs or symptoms of herpes labialis, i.e. during the prodrome or when lesions appear. For adolescents 12 years of age and older, the dosage is the same as in adults. Apply 5 times a day for 4 days. Administer immediately following the onset of cold sore lesions.
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