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AcyclovirŽ is used to treat the symptoms of chickenpox, shingles,
herpes virus infections of the genitals (sex organs), the skin,
the brain, and mucous membranes (lips and mouth), and widespread
herpes virus infections in newborns. Acyclovir is also used to prevent
recurrent genital herpes infections. Although acyclovir will not
cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps
the sores (if any) heal faster.
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Acyclovir 200mg tablet |
30 |
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Acyclovir 200mg
tablet |
90 |
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Acyclovir 400mg tablet |
30 |
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Acyclovir 400mg
tablet |
90 |
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Acyclovir 800mg tablet |
30 |
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Acyclovir 800mg
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90 |
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AcyclovirŽ
200mg and 400mg tablets
Uses
Acyclovir is also used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections.
Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain
and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster.
How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
Take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Store
this medicine at room temperature, away from light and moisture. To clean
up your infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full
course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss
any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Side Effects
Side effects, which may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse,
check with your doctor. If you are using this medicine for genital herpes,
begin using it as soon as you notice symptoms (pain, burning, blisters)
of an infection. Use a condom during sexual intercourse. If you plan on
becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of
using this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant, check
with your doctor for instructions on using this medicine during pregnancy.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in breast
milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine,
check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job.
Missed Dose
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take
it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the
next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F
(15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children.
Notes
This medication is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of
when the rash first appears.
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