Herpesafe Cream: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Herpesafe Cream Information

Herpesafe Cream is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Herpes, Shingles, Cold Sores. The alternative uses of Herpesafe Cream have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Herpesafe Cream depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Herpesafe Cream have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Herpesafe Cream go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Herpesafe Cream's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Herpesafe Cream related warnings talks about Herpesafe Cream's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Herpesafe Cream is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Herpesafe Cream are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Herpesafe Cream may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Herpesafe Cream is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Herpesafe Benefits & Uses
Herpesafe Dosage & How to Take
Herpesafe Side Effects
Herpesafe Related Warnings
Herpesafe Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Herpesafe
Herpesafe Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Herpesafe Cream Benefits & Uses

Herpesafe Cream is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Herpes
Shingles
Cold Sores (Read More - Home remedies for cold sores or fever blisters)

Other Benefits

Herpesafe Cream Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Herpes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 5 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: used in herpes simplex labialis, apply to the affected area on face or lips 5
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Herpes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 5 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: used in herpes simplex labialis, apply to the affected area on face or lips 5
Geriatric	Disease: Herpes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 5 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: used in herpes simplex labialis, apply to the affected area on face or lips 5

Herpesafe Cream Related Warnings

Is the use of Herpesafe Cream safe for pregnant women?

Herpesafe is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Herpesafe Cream safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Herpesafe as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Herpesafe Cream on the Kidneys?

Herpesafe rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Herpesafe Cream on the Liver?

Herpesafe has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Herpesafe Cream on the Heart?

Herpesafe is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Herpesafe Cream Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Herpesafe Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Herpesafe Cream

Is this Herpesafe Cream habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Herpesafe Cream has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Herpesafe Cream does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Herpesafe Cream, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Herpesafe Cream cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Herpesafe Cream Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Herpesafe Cream

Taking Herpesafe Cream with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Herpesafe Cream

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Herpesafe Cream are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Herpesafe Cream

Question over 5 years ago

Is Herpesafe safe to use?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Herpesafe is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at the regular dose such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Herpesafe with azithromycin?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Herpesafe can be taken with azithromycin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Herpesafe cause anemia?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Herpesafe may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss it with your doctor without further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Herpesafe cause constipation?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Herpesafe does not cause constipation. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, it may be due to some other medical conditions. Take precautionary methods to avoid constipation such as eating fibrous food, drink plenty of fluid, and take some laxative (Lactulose syrup).

Question over 5 years ago

Can Herpesafe cause fatigue?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Herpesafe causes fatigue. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.