Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.
If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.
Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.
If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.
Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
Take Zovirax tablets as advised by your doctor. If taken at the same times every day for maximum benefit, symptoms will go away after 4 days.
Aciclovir Tabletsare used for the treatment of various viral infections, including cold sores (herpes simplex and herpes zoster). They work by reducing the sensitivity of the virus to the herpes virus and can be an effective first line treatment. Aciclovir Tablets are for the treatment of cold sores (herpes simplex and herpes zoster).
For Use:
Please consult your doctor to understand the best course of treatment for your individual needs and to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, including any medications or supplements.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, ciclosporin, ketoconazole, rifampicin, or any other medications listed in the box.
You should not use aciclovir Tablets if you are allergic to valaciclovir, acyclovir, ketoconazole, propylene glycol, or any other medications.
Aciclovir Tablets should not be used for the treatment of viral infections such as herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
Please inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, including any medications or supplements.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines, including other antiviral medicines, cereals (including tablets), foods, and barks
Aciclovir Tablets should not be used in children under the age of 10 years.
The use of aciclovir Tablets is not recommended for use in children under the age of 10 years.
Aciclovir Tablets can rarely cause severe kidney problems in patients with a known history of kidney problems. This medicine should not be used in patients with known history of kidney problems.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
Aciclovir Tablets can sometimes result in lower levels of aciclovir in the blood. Do not start or stop taking aciclovir Tablets, unless your doctor tells you to.
Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to any medicines, foods, or other substances. This includes any medicines you past may take.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to.
For Treatment of Herpes Simplex Virus Infections:
Aciclovir Tablets should be used only when clearly needed during the first 6 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during infancy and childhood periods.
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InhilIf you havesix or more recurrent outbreaksof genital herpesa yearor if yoursymptoms are very severeand causing youdistress, you can take aciclovir every day on a long-term basis. This issuppressive treatmentand it aims to stop outbreaks happening at all.
How often do I take suppressive treatment? You take one aciclovir 400mg tablet twice a day.
Thetreatment is continued for six to 12 months. Then you have a break from medication to re-assess recurrence frequency. Suppressive treatment may be restarted if you have further severe outbreaks. Suppressive treatment can reduce the risk of passing HSV on to your partner but it cannot prevent it altogether and so you should always wear a female or male condom during any sexual activity. If you are experiencing recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes you should also consider being tested for HIV as it may be a sign of a weakened immune system due to HIV.Caution: It’s important to maintain adequate hydration while taking either of the treatments for genital herpes.
If you are experiencing severe symptoms you should immediately contact a doctor. Also, if you have any further severe symptoms, you should seek medical advice from a doctor.
The most common initial outbreaksare cold sores and genital herpes breakout episodes. These are usually mild, self-treating indicates indicates you should reassure your partner that suppressive treatment is the right treatment for them and they will benefit. Also, you should wear female or male condoms during any sexual activity.
If you get more than 10 outbreaks per month worried, tested,لی end up with a doctor.
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