Virono
Virono is an antiviral medicine used to treat recurring cold sores in adults with a normal immune system, by reducing the virus's ability to multiply and speeding up healing.
Form
bukkaalitabletti, kiinnittyvä
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Aciclovir
Manufacturer
Navamedic ASA
How to Use
Dosage
One Virono tablet, once.
Method
Place the tablet with a dry finger on your upper gum, above your front teeth, as soon as the first cold sore symptoms (itching, redness, or tingling) appear; do not suck, chew, or swallow the tablet.
Important
The maximum daily dose is one tablet within 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Pain at the application site
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Irritation at the application site
- •Mouth ulcer (canker sore)
- •Gum pain
- •Redness
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to aciclovir, milk, or any other ingredient.
- Talk to your doctor if your immune system is not working normally (e.g., AIDS or conditions/treatments that weaken the immune system); Virono might not be right for you.
- Use Virono as soon as you feel the first signs of a cold sore (itching, redness, tingling), not after blisters have already formed.
- This medicine should not be used by children or teenagers under 18 years of age.
- If you accidentally swallow the tablet, drink a glass of water.
Show 2 more warnings
- This medicine contains lactose; talk to your doctor if you have a sugar intolerance.
- This medicine contains sodium lauryl sulfate, which may cause local skin irritation (like stinging or burning).