Can you mix Acyclovir cream and Mupirocin cream?

Before talking about is mixing these two creams is advisable or not, let us understand more about each of these creams. Acyclovir cream helps treat cold sores that occur due to a virus known as herpes simplex. You can see the blisters on the lips and face.

This cream is effective in treating the eruption of genital herpes. It also treats certain sores that arise due to herpes simplex virus in individuals having weak immunity.

Acyclovir cream stops the spread of the virus- herpes in your body. This cream

• Doesn’t work to cure cold sores
• Doesn’t cure genital herpes
• Will not prevent the eruption of these problems
• Doesn’t block the spread of the infection to others

How to use Acyclovir cream?

• This cream should be used 5 times a day or almost 4 days.
• You can apply this cream anytime when you get a cold sore.
• It works great when you apply this cream at the start of the cold sore. This is when you experience itching, redness, or tingling sensation, but the cold sore doesn’t appear yet.
• Once you see the infection, start using this cream immediately.
• Ask your skin specialist for the correct way of using this cream.
• Read the label of this cream to understand its use thoroughly.
• If you have not understood how to use it, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.
• Do not use this cream in excess than prescribed by the skin specialist.
• You will see positive results during the treatment with this cream. in case you see no improvement in symptoms or the symptoms get severe, get in touch with your skin specialist.

Acyclovir cream is suitable for application on the skin. Make sure this cream doesn’t enter your eyes, mouth, or nose while applying it. Avoid swallowing the cream.

You should apply this cream when you identify the symptoms of a cold sore. It is better to apply this cream when you see the possibility of cold sore formation. Make sure you do not put this cream on healthy skin or genital herpes sores.

Remember, do not use this cream with other skin medications. Also, do not apply this cream with other skin care products like lip balm, or sunscreen to the affected area (cold sore) while applying this cream unless your skin doctor advises you to

Precautions to follow while using Acyclovir cream

 Before you start applying this cream, discuss certain vital things with your skin doctor like

• Tell him if you are allergic to this cream or any other medicines or any of the ingredients present in this cream
• Tell him if you are using any other non-prescription or prescription medicines, vitamins, herbal products, or nutritional supplements you are planning to use or using currently.
• It will help the medical expert alter the doses of your medicines or check for possible side effects.
• Tell him if you suffered from a condition that hurts your immune system like HIV or AIDs.
• Tell him if you are pregnant/planning pregnancy or nursing your baby.

Side effects of the Acyclovir cream

This cream can result in some side effects. You can discuss with your skin doctor if the symptoms do not vanish or turn severe

• Flaky, dry skin or peeling
• Dry/ cracked lips
• Redness, irritation, or swelling on the area where you put the cream
• Burning/stinging skin

Drug Interactions

Certain drug interactions can alter the way your medicine works. It may elevate the chances of severe side effects. So, make a list of all medications (prescriptions and non-prescription), herbal products, etc., and Show this list to the doctor or pharmacist. Do not halt, start or alter the dosage of the medicines you are taking without the consent of your medical expert.

Mupirocin cream

This cream helps treat some types of skin infections like Impetigo. This cream is an antibiotic. It stops the multiplication of specific bacteria.

Side effects of the cream

• Nausea
• Headache
• Burning
• Pain
• Stinging
• Tenderness
• Itching
• Cellulitis
• Rash
• Dry skin
• Swelling
• Increased fluid
• Hives
• Redness
• Pain/bleeding secondary to eczema
• Secondary wound infection

If your medical expert has suggested this medicine to treat pain, he would be familiar with all possible drug interactions and will keep a check on them. Do not stop, start or modify the dosage of any medications you are taking without consulting your medical expert, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.

You should keep the details of all the medications and products you are using before using this cream. Let your medical expert knowledge about all the medicines you are using. If you have any health problems or doubts about this cream, discuss it with your healthcare provider to get all the information.

Warnings

If you are allergic to Mupirocin or any other active ingredients present in this medicine, do not use it.

Let kids not get access to this medicine. For overdose, reach out to medical emergency help immediately.

Points to consider for different groups before using this Mupirocin cream

Nursing and Pregnancy

• This medicine may be safe during pregnancy.
• Whether this medicine transmits to breast milk or not is not known. It is suggested that lactating mothers should discontinue feeding the baby while using this medicine.

According to the studies available today, there is no data available to explain pediatric-centric issues that would restrict the use of this medicine in children. Still, the effectiveness and safety of this medicine are not established in kids less than 3 months of age, and the use of cream in kids younger than 2 months of age.

Geriatric

According to the studies conducted to date, this is no information generated for geriatric-specific issues that would restrict the use of this cream in older people.

Also, there is no data available to brief on the use of this cream on the relationship of age to results of this cream in elderly people. Efficacy or safety is still not found.

Breastfeeding

There is a lack of studies on women to determine the risk to infants while using this medicine during nursing. The doctor would evaluate the possible risks & benefits before giving you this medication during breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

Well, some medications are not advisable to be used at the same time under any circumstances. In some cases when two different medications are used together, an interaction may happen.

In such cases, the doctor may advise alterations in the dose or ask you to take necessary precautions.

Make sure you tell your medical expert if you are taking any other prescription/non-prescription medicine.

Other Interactions

Some medicines should not be taken while eating food or with certain types of food. It can result in interactions. Using tobacco or alcohol with some medicines can lead to interactions. So, talk to your medical expert to understand the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other food items with the medicine.

Medical problems

Certain health problems can affect the working of this medicine. So, if you have any health issues, speak to your medical expert.

Do not try to use this cream without a doctor’s prescription. Learn how to use this cream properly to avoid any side effects. Make sure you use Mupirocin cream as per the guidance of your doctor.