Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Muller Phipps
Active Ingredient	Acyclovir (0.3% w/w)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
Action Class	Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	790

FAQ

How to use Nixoderm 0.3%?

Before using Nixoderm 0.3%, clean and dry the affected area. Gently and thoroughly massage it into the skin. Be careful not to get the medication in your eyes or mouth. If Nixoderm 0.3% gets in your eyes accidentally, wash with plenty of water and call your doctor if your eyes are irritated.

Is Nixoderm 0.3% safe?

Nixoderm 0.3% is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Use it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What should I do if I forget to use Nixoderm 0.3%?

If you forget to use Nixoderm 0.3%, do not worry and continue using Nixoderm 0.3% as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

Is Nixoderm 0.3% effective?

Nixoderm 0.3% is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Nixoderm 0.3% too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What precautions do I need to take while using Nixoderm 0.3%?

Be careful not to get Nixoderm 0.3% into your eyes or mouth. If you happen to get it in your eyes, rinse off with plenty of water immediately and contact your doctor. You must not use Nixoderm 0.3% if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you notice any allergic reaction while using it for the first time. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines regularly, to prevent any allergic reaction with other medicines. Do not cover the area being treated with Nixoderm 0.3% with a bandage, as this may increase absorption of this medicine and increase the side effects. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Using more than what is advised will only increase the side effects. Let your doctor know if you are planning to conceive. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should use Nixoderm 0.3% only if prescribed by the doctor.

What if you forget to take Nixoderm Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Nixoderm 0.3%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment Reviews

Nixoderm 0.3% is an antiviral medicine which helps in treating skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus such as herpes labialis. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in skin cells and therefore helps in clearing the skin infection.

Nixoderm 0.3% is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not touch the sores unnecessarily with your hands or towel, to avoid spreading the infection.

Some common side effects include burning, irritation, itching and redness of the skin, at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Do not use it in the eyes, mouth, nose or vagina as it may cause irritation. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

How Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment Works

Nixoderm 0.3% is an antiviral medication which treats skin infections caused by Herpes simplex virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of virus in the skin cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your skin infection.

How to Use Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Benefits of Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment

In Herpes labialis: Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. Nixoderm 0.3% can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores. Keep using this medicine as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment

Herpes labialis

Nixoderm 0.3% Ointment Side Effects

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Nixoderm 0.3% during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Nixoderm 0.3% is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if your symptoms have not improved after 10 days of treatment.
Apply it thinly to affected area five times a day, or as suggested by your doctor.
Treatment should be started as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms.
Do not use it in the eyes, mouth, nose or vagina as it may cause irritation. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Do not touch the sores unnecessarily with your hands or towel, to avoid spreading the infection.
Nixoderm 0.3% helps treat recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).

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