Brand name: Cold Sore (Pharmacy Action)
Cold Sore (Pharmacy Action) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) aciclovir. On this page you will find out more about Cold Sore (Pharmacy Action), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: aciclovir
Information for medicine and pack size:
Cold Sore (Pharmacy Action) 5% cream, 5 g
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What this medicine is for
For the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the lips (herpes labialis).
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | White to off-white smooth cream. |
| Dosage Form | Cream |
| Route of administration | Topical |
| Medicine schedule |
5g: Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Tube |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
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Cold sores overview - myDr.com.au
A cold sore is a skin infection that is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Cold sores usually occur on or around the lips or nose and are very common. They have nothing to do with colds.
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Kids' Health - Topics - Cold sores
Cold sores probably have 'cold' in their name because they may be triggered by colds, but they are caused by a completely different virus (called Herpes simplex) from the ones that cause colds. Cold sores can also appear when you get sunburnt or are sick. Hormone changes (such as when a girl has a period) or feeling stressed can also trigger cold sores.
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Cold sores (herpes simplex type 1) - including symptoms, treatment and prevention :: SA Health
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) causes cold sores on the face or lips - it is spread by skin or mucous membrane contact with infected saliva
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A spray containing ipratropium bromide administered into the nose to treat common cold symptoms | Cochrane
The common cold is caused by a range of viruses and bacteria. It is the most common illness affecting humans. It causes a runny and stuffy nose, sore throat and sneezing. There is no proven cure for the cold and only symptom relief is available. The aim of this review was to investigate the use of a nasal spray containing ipratropium bromide (IB), which may improve cold symptoms. This review has found that IB may improve the runny nose but has no effect on nasal stuffiness.
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Warmed fluids for preventing hypothermia during operations | Cochrane
During surgical operations, patients may become cold as the result of a combination of factors including the action of anaesthetic drugs, the presence of uncovered skin and the administration of cold fluids into the veins or to parts of the body where surgery is taking place to wash them. Becoming cold during surgery can be unpleasant and can cause excessive shivering after the operation. It can also cause heart problems and bleeding problems and can contribute to problems with pressure sores and wound healing and longer hospital stay. This review seeks to find out whether warming the fluids given into veins or used to wash parts of the body may prevent patients from becoming cold.
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Antihistamines for the common cold | Cochrane
We reviewed evidence for the effectiveness of antihistamines on signs and symptoms of the common cold. We identified 18 trials with 4342 participants.
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Alternating and combined antipyretics for treatment of fever in children | Cochrane
When they are ill with infections, children often develop a fever. The fever with common viral illnesses, such as colds, coughs, sore throats and gastrointestinal illness, usually lasts a few days, makes children feel unwell, and is distressing for the children, their parents, or other caregivers.
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Antiviral agents for treatment of herpes simplex virus infection in neonates | Cochrane
The virus herpes simplex (herpes) causes a rare but devastating disease in the newborn that can range from skin and eye infection to shock, organ failure, brain infection, and death. Newborn herpes infection is an uncommon complication of active genital herpes in the mother around the time of delivery or after direct contact with a herpes blister ("fever blister", "cold sore") of an infected caregiver. We reviewed five studies conducted to assess the effects of antiviral agents (medications that reduce the spread of virus in the body) on mortality and long-term complications of herpes disease in the newborn. Antiviral agents were shown to reduce mortality from the condition, but the reduction was not statistically significant due to the small number of infants in the study. There was insufficient trial data to guide caregivers regarding the duration of antiviral therapy or dose.
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H1-antihistamines for chronic spontaneous urticaria | Cochrane
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