Virpax 50 mg - Aciclovir - Buccogingival Muco-Adhesif Tablet

Description

Virpax contains the active substance aciclovir and belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.

Virpax is used in the treatment of recurrent cold sores (recurrent herpes labial), caused by the Herpes simplex virus in adults with a properly functioning immune system. Virpax should be applied directly to the gum (not at the spot) as soon as the first symptoms (burning, tingling, itching) or signs (redness, swelling) appear.

The virus causes blisters or inflammation mainly on the lips but sometimes also on other parts of the face. This viral infection can be activated when the immune system is weakened, for example by colds or other infections. Significant sun exposure, stress or menstruation may also trigger symptoms.

Virpax inhibits the virus’s ability to reproduce and thus allows the infection to regress.

You should talk to your doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 5 days.

Tips for use

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is a single tablet of Virpax per episode of fever blister, to stick on the gum as soon as the first symptoms or signs of fever blisters appear. You should consult a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 5 days.

DO NOT SWALLOW If you accidentally swallow it, drink a glass of water. Instructions for proper use If the mouth is dry, it is recommended to drink water in order to moisten your gum before applying the tablet.

Precautions for use

- Accidental ingestion of Virpax can occur. If Virpax is swallowed accidentally, it is recommended to drink a glass of water.

- Talk to your doctor before using this medication if you have a weakened immune system (related to another disease that affects the immune system, such as AIDS) or because of treatment that affects your immune system.  (e.g. immunosuppressive drugs). Virpax should not be taken in this case.

- It is not known if Virpax works when used after the appearance of the vesicles. Therefore, use Virpax only when you experience the first Cold Sore symptoms (itching, redness or tingling).

- You should also contact a doctor in case of frequent recurrent episodes of cold sores (more than 4 per year), or recent increase in the incidence of episodes or extension to other parts of the body

Pregnancy

Virpax is not expected to have an effect on the foetus. However, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended to use Virpax during pregnancy only if necessary.

Breastfeeding

Virpax is not expected to have an effect on the breastfed infant. However, as a precautionary measure, it is recommended to use during breastfeeding only if necessary.

Composition

The active substance is aciclovir. Each buccal mucogingival tablet contains 50 mg of aciclovir

 The other ingredients are: hypromellose, milk protein concentrate with traces of lactose, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, colloidal anhydrous silica.