Beta-Vira Topical Cream Cream 2g

Beta-Vira Topical Cream is used for Mucous membrane infection, Skin infection, Herpes simplex virus infections, Immunocompromised patients, Chickenpox, Initial episodes of herpes genitalis and other conditions. 

• Beta-Vira Topical Cream contains Acyclovir as an active ingredient.
• Beta-Vira Topical Cream works by inhibiting and inactivating HSV-specific DNA polymerases that prevents viral DNA synthesis.
• Adcock Ingram manufactures Beta-Vira Topical Cream.

Beta-Vira Topical Cream Uses

Beta-Vira Topical Cream is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Mucous membrane infection
• Skin infection
• Herpes simplex virus infections
• Immunocompromised patients
• Chickenpox
• Initial episodes of herpes genitalis

Beta-Vira Topical Cream Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Beta-Vira Topical Cream improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:

• Inhibiting and inactivating HSV-specific DNA polymerases that prevents viral DNA synthesis.

Beta-Vira Topical Cream - Composition and Active Ingredients

Beta-Vira Topical Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Acyclovir - 5Mg/G

Beta-Vira Topical Cream - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Beta-Vira Topical Cream. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Fever
• Headache
• Pain
• Peripheral edema

Beta-Vira Topical Cream - Precautions & How to Use

Before using Beta-Vira Topical Cream, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Abnormal renal function
• Adequate hydration is necessary
• Concomitant use of other nephrotoxic drugs
• Pre-existing renal disease
• do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
• wash your hands before and after applying Beta-Vira Topical Cream. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
• do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Beta-Vira Topical Cream. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
• applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
• avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.

Beta-Vira Topical Cream - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Beta-Vira Topical Cream may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.

Beta-Vira Topical Cream may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Interferon
• Ketoconazole
• Probenecid
• Zidovudine

Beta-Vira Topical Cream - Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Beta-Vira Topical Cream is a contraindication. In addition, Beta-Vira Topical Cream should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity