Acyclovir cream is a topical medication used to treat cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. The cream contains 5% acyclovir, which is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses. Each gram of the cream contains 50 mg of acyclovir and the following inactive ingredients: cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, water, and white petrolatum.
Positive aspects of acyclovir cream include its effectiveness in treating cold sores and its ease of use as a topical medication. Negative aspects of the cream include the potential for side effects, such as itching, burning, or stinging at the application site, and the possibility of allergic reactions.
The active ingredient in acyclovir cream is acyclovir, and the inactive ingredients include cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, water, and white petrolatum.
