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Zovirax (Acyclovir) Medication Information:

What is Zovirax?

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.

Benefits and uses of Zovirax:

Doctors generally prescribe Zovirax to treat initial episodes of genital herpes and to suppress the frequent recurrence of genital herpes. It is also used to treat herpes labialis (cold sore), herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox.
Zovirax does not cure the viral disease but it reduces your symptoms and the severity of the infection. It helps to decrease pain and itching, speed up sore healing, and prevent new sore formation.
In people with genital herpes, Zovirax does not protect against the spread of the virus to others. You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms. Therefore always use an effective barrier method such as condoms or dental dams during all sexual activity.

How to use Zovirax?

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.

Recommended dosage:

For genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is one 200mg tablet every 4 hours 5 times daily. Use it for no more than 4 days. Consult with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 days.
For suppression of recurrent genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is 200mg three times daily. If conditions do not improve, the dosage can be increased to five times daily.
For chickenpox:Not more than 800mg 4 times daily for five days. Start the therapy within 24 hours once the rash appears.
For herpes zoster:800mg of Zovirax every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Start the therapy within 72 hours of the onset of lesions.

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.

Side effects of Zovirax:

Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:

Loss of appetite.
Diarrhea
Nausea and Vomiting.
Stomach pain.
Headache
Fatigue
Fever

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:

Kidney problems.
Bloody or dark urine.
Unusual back pain.
Agitation, confusion, hallucinations.
Trouble speaking.
Sudden vision changes.
Drug Interactions.

Safety Information:

Do not take Zovirax if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Before starting the treatment, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially of kidney problems, liver diseases, HIV, and organ transplants.
Do not use alcoholic beverages or marijuana along with the treatment.
You should not get certain vaccines including the chickenpox vaccine while using the medication.
If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, consult with your doctor about the safety of Zovirax.

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Drug Interactions:

Some drugs have the potential to interact with Zovirax. For example, liver disease interferes with the effectiveness of Zovirax injection and can affect the way other medications are absorbed into the bloodstream.

Zovirax (Acyclovir) Medication Information:

What is Zovirax?

Benefits and uses of Zovirax:

Doctors generally prescribe Zovirax to treat initial episodes of genital herpes and to suppress the frequent recurrence of genital herpes. It is also used to treat herpes labialis (cold sore), herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox.
Zovirax does not cure the viral disease but it reduces your symptoms and the severity of the infection. It helps to decrease pain and itching, speed up sore healing, and prevent new sore formation.
In people with genital herpes, Zovirax does not protect against the spread of the virus to others. You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms. Therefore always use an effective barrier method such as condoms or dental dams during all sexual activity.

How to use Zovirax?

Recommended dosage:

For genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is one 200mg tablet every 4 hours 5 times daily. Use it for no more than 4 days. Consult with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 days.
For suppression of recurrent genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is 200mg three times daily. If conditions do not improve, the dosage can be increased to five times daily.
For chickenpox:Not more than 800mg 4 times daily for five days. Start the therapy within 24 hours once the rash appears.
For herpes zoster:800mg of Zovirax every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Start the therapy within 72 hours of the onset of lesions.

Side effects of Zovirax:

Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:

Loss of appetite.
Diarrhea
Nausea and Vomiting.
Stomach pain.
Headache
Fatigue
Fever

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:

Kidney problems.
Bloody or dark urine.
Unusual back pain.
Agitation, confusion, hallucinations.
Trouble speaking.
Sudden vision changes.
Drug Interactions.

Safety Information:

Do not take Zovirax if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Before starting the treatment, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially of kidney problems, liver diseases, HIV, and organ transplants.
Do not use alcoholic beverages or marijuana along with the treatment.
You should not get certain vaccines including the chickenpox vaccine while using the medication.
If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, consult with your doctor about the safety of Zovirax.

References:

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Aciclovir for Cold Sores

Brand Names:

Acicloviris available in tablet and capsule form
Aciclovir brand nameis available in the form of 5mg and 10mg tablets

How to Use:

Take one tablet orally with a full glass of water.
Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and then continue as before.
If you are taking more than one medicine in your pack, follow your doctor's instructions on how to take your medicine.
Do not take more medicine than the prescribed dose in one pack.
If your symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.

Warning/Precautions:This medicine contains a potent and specific medication which can react with other medicines and cause adverse effects. You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or any other medication. If you are in any doubt about the use of this medicine, or if you think your asthma is not well controlled, you should contact your doctor before using it.

This medicine may be affected by other medicines, foods, dyes and preservatives. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to them, or if you are taking medicines that contain calcium. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are currently taking, and tell them if you take any medicines called “antacids” or “calcium”. Tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart or liver, or if you have any other medical problems. This medicine is not recommended for you if you are on other medicines for the treatment of cold sores or herpes. This medicine should be used only after your doctor has told you to. Never use this medicine without talking to a doctor. This medicine may interact with the following drugs: some anti-fungal medicines, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, telaprevir, voriconazole, fosphenytoin and others.

Precautions:

This medicine is not recommended for use in children
This medicine contains an active ingredient called aciclovir

This medicine may be affected by other medicinesIf you are on any medicine called "antacids" or “calcium”, you should not use this medicine.

This medicine contains an active ingredient called zantovir

Side Effects:

Common side effects:nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, weakness, headache, tiredness, restlessness, nervousness, trembling, confusion, upset stomach, nervousness, increased appetite, constipation, gas, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, skin rash, and skin sensitivity to sunlight.

Serious side effects:rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, painful urination, fast and pounding heartbeats, and blurred vision.

vomiting, swelling, shortness of breath, fainting, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high potassium, blood disorders, high temperature, loss of hearing, loss of hearing in one or both limbs, pain in the face, neck, shoulder, back, chest, numbness of the feet or tongue, cough, sore throat, fever, itching, sweating, sore throat, swollen and red, sore tongue, cough, cough.

Call our doctor immediately if you notice any side effects

If 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.

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Symptomatic treatment
Aciclovir 400mg tablet	If you are experiencing recurrent episodes of genital herpes a year
Aciclovir 400mg tablet every four months	If you are experiencing recurrences of genital herpes
Aciclovir 400mg tablet every four months every four months
Trimethoprim and/or Sulfonamide Tablets	If you are taking a sulfonamide

Sulfonamides are medications that target the DNA of the virus.