Acylex Ointment

Acylex Ointment (Acyclovir Ointment U.S.P.) 5% by FEROZSONS & BF-BOSCIENCES ointment of 5 grams is effective in the treatment of herpes simplex viral infections. Aciclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analogue with in vitro and in vivo inhibitory activity against human herpes viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) types I and II and varicella zoster virus (VZV).

It works by inhibiting viral replication, which helps reduce the severity of symptoms, accelerates healing, and shortens the duration of outbreaks.

Package Contains: Each Acylex package contains 5 grams of ointment (in a creamy base) in a tube. It is also available as Suspension, Tablets & cream.

Composition:

Each gram contains: Acyclovir U.S.P. 50 mg

Dosage: As directed by the Physician.

Indications /Uses: Acylex Ointment (aciclovir) is indicated in the management of initial genital herpes and in limited non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients.

Dosage and Administration: Adults and Children: Acylex (aciclovir) ointment should be applied five times daily at approximately four-hourly intervals, omitting the nighttime application. It should be applied to the lesions or impending lesions as soon as possible, preferably during the early stages (prodrome or erythema). Treatment can also be started during the later (papule or blister) stages.

Treatment should be continued for at least 4 days for herpes labialis and for 5 days for genital herpes. If healing has not occurred, then treatment may be continued for up to an additional 5 days.

Method of Administration: Acylex (aciclovir) ointment and cream are for topical administration; do not use in eyes.

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to aciclovir or valaciclovir, or to any of the excipients.

Adverse Effects: Ointment and cream adverse effects are in the following categories:

Uncommon; Transient burning or stinging following application of Aciclovir ointment and cream, mild drying or flaking of the skin, and itching.
Rare: Erythema, Contact dermatitis following application. Very rare: Immediate hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria.
Post marketing experience: (Aciclovir cream): Angioedema, anaphylaxis, Contact dermatitis, eczema.

Interactions: Ointment and cream: No clinically significant interactions have been identified when applied topically.

Overdosage: Ointment and cream: No untoward effects would be expected if the entire contents of a 10-gram tube of Aciclovir ointment or cream containing 500 mg of aciclovir were ingested orally. However, the accidental, repeated overdose of oral aciclovir, over several days, has resulted in gastrointestinal effects (nausea and vomiting) and neurological effects (headache and confusion).

Instructions:

Store below 25°C.

Keep away from heat, light, and children.

Use as directed by the physician.

To be dispensed on prescription only.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

DO NOT USE IN THE EYES.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Acylex Ointment is manufactured by: Ferozsons Laboratories Limited.

This is the link to the manufacturer: https://ferozsons

It is marketed by BF-BOSCIENCES.

This is a link to the marketed company: https://www.arifhabibltd

You can buy it online at:https://www.dvago.pk

Or you can purchase it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2026) available at a retail price of around 266 rupees.