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Xerese Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Acyclovir 5% + hydrocortisone 1%; crm.
Pharmacological Class
Antiviral + antiinflammatory.
How Supplied
Crm—5g
Manufacturer
Xerese Indications
Indications
Early treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores), to reduce likelihood of ulcerative cold sores and shorten lesion healing time in adults and adolescents (≥12yrs old).
Xerese Dosage and Administration
Adult
Start as soon as possible after the first signs/symptoms emerge (eg, during the prodrome or when lesions appear). Wash and dry area. Apply topically to affected area on lips or around the mouth 5 times daily for 5 days. Avoid unnecessary rubbing of affected area to avoid aggravating or transferring infection. Do not occlude. Wash hands before and after application; wait ≥30mins before bathing, showering, or swimming.
Children
Not recommended.
Xerese Contraindications
Not Applicable
Xerese Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Xerese Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Immunocompromised. Reevaluate if symptoms persist more than 2 weeks. Avoid eyes, inside the mouth or nose, or on the genitals. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Xerese Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Xerese Interactions
Interactions
Do not apply other products (makeup, sunscreen, lip balm, etc) to area during treatment.
Xerese Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drying, flaking, burning/tingling sensation, erythema, pigmentation changes.
Xerese Clinical Trials
See Literature
Xerese Note
Not Applicable
Xerese Patient Counseling
See Literature
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