Proper Administration

• Early Action: For best results, start treatment at the very first sign of an outbreak (tingling, itching, or redness) before the blister even appears.
• Cleanse: Wash your hands and the affected area thoroughly and pat dry before application.
• Apply: Use a sufficient amount of cream to cover all lesions and a small margin of the surrounding healthy skin.
• Frequency: Apply 5 times daily (approximately every 4 hours) while awake.
• Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands immediately after application to prevent spreading the virus to other parts of your body (especially your eyes) or to other people.

Duration of Treatment

• Standard Course: Treatment should continue for at least 4 days for cold sores and 5 days for genital herpes.
• Extension: If the lesions have not healed completely, treatment may be continued for up to 10 days. If the condition persists after 10 days, consult your doctor.

How to Store and Dispose of Virest Cream

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C. Do not refrigerate. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
• Disposal: Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of the tube in accordance with local household waste regulations once the expiration date has passed.

Quick Tips for Virest Cream

• Don't Rub: Gently dab the cream onto the sores rather than rubbing it in vigorously, which can irritate the blisters and cause them to break.
• Personal Items: Do not share your tube of Virest, towels, or lip balms with others during an outbreak to avoid transmission.
• Avoid Touching: Try to avoid touching the sores with your fingers except when applying the cream.

 Safety and Precautions

Contraindications of Virest Cream

• Hypersensitivity: Do NOT use if you are allergic to Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, or any of the inactive ingredients in the cream.
• Mucous Membranes: Do NOT apply the cream inside the mouth, eyes, or vagina, as it can cause irritation to these sensitive tissues.

Side Effects of Virest Cream

• Common: Transient stinging or burning immediately after application.
• Less Common: Mild drying or flaking of the skin, itching, or redness.
• Action: If you experience severe skin swelling or a widespread rash, stop use and seek medical advice.

Precautions and Warnings

• Not a Cure: Virest treats the symptoms and reduces viral shedding, but it does not "cure" the underlying herpes virus, which remains dormant in the nerve cells.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use. Topical absorption is very low, but medical guidance is recommended.
• Immune System: If you have a severely weakened immune system, topical cream may not be enough; consult your doctor about oral antiviral tablets.

• Pack Size: 5g Tube.
• Manufacturer: Hovid.
• Form: Topical Cream.
• Active Ingredient: Acyclovir 5%.