Therapeutic Indications Of DEFORAX Cream Limited, non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections Genital Herpes Method Of Administration Of DEFORAX Cream Acyclovir Cream is not for use in your mouth, eyes or the vagina. You should not mix Acyclovir with anything before you use it, not even water. Always wash your hands before and after you use the cream. Adults and children: Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area five times a day. You should space each application of Acyclovir by four hours. Suggested times are: 7am, 11am,3pm, 7pm and 11pm. If your cold sore has not healed after 4 days, or your genital herpes sore has not healed after 5 days, you may use the cream for 5 more days. If the affected area has still not healed after this, stop using the cream and tell your doctor. Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of DEFORAX Cream Allergic reactions (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Acyclovir Tablets and see a doctor straight away. The signs may include: rash, itching or hives on your skin swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing collapse Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking DEFORAX Cream Do not use Acyclovir: If you are allergic to acyclovir or valacyclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Acyclovir Acyclovir Cream is not for use in the mouth, eyes or the vagina. Acyclovir Cream may cause skin irritation. Storage Conditions Of DEFORAX Cream store below 25°c Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.