Aciclovir

What is aciclovir 400mg (Genotropin)?

Aciclovir tablets 200mg contain the active ingredient aciclovir. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of an outbreak caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. It is used to prevent the virus from replicating in the body. The medication is available in tablets of 400mg strength.

How does aciclovir work?

Aciclovir works by inhibiting the replication of the herpes virus in the body.

What is the most important information I should know about aciclovir?

Take aciclovir with a full glass of water. It can take some time for the medication to build up in the body and start working. Take the full course of treatment with caution. Tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

You have high blood pressure
You have been diagnosed with kidney problems
You have a rare inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
You have diabetes
You have any eye problems such as glaucoma or cataracts
You have or have had an eye problem caused by an eye infection
You have any other health problems, including any of the following:

Hepatitis
Liver or kidney problems
Lupus
Kidney problems
Blood or blood thinner (including warfarin)
Liver disease
Heart problems
Heart disease
Low white blood cell count (anemia)
Peyronie's disease
Seizures
Stomach problems
Diabetes

It is important to tell your doctor if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction (signs of an infection) while you are taking aciclovir:

hives
tightness in the chest
wheezing
difficulty swallowing
rash
feeling of warmth

Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:

shortness of breath
wheezing
swollen, wheezing chest
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
shortness of the mouth

If you notice any of these symptoms, stop taking this medication and see your doctor right away.

If you take aciclovir to prevent the virus from replicating in the body, you are at higher risk for the virus from spreading to other parts of the body. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, or are breastfeeding, don’t take aciclovir to prevent the virus from spreading.

What are the side effects of aciclovir?

Like all medications, aciclovir can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them. The most common side effects are:

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Diarrhoea
Flu-like symptoms
Back pain
Muscle aches
Runny or stuffy nose
Stomach aches

If you experience any side effects that persist or become bothersome, call your doctor right away. You may need urgent medical help.

How should I take aciclovir?

Take aciclovir tablets 200mg on an empty stomach or with a meal to prevent the virus from building up in the body and stopping its ability to replicate. Do not take aciclovir with food.

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking aciclovir to prevent the virus from spreading to other parts of the body.

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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Product details

Aciclovir tablets

Ingredients

Active Ingredient (In tablet)

ONErection: The cream contains aciclovir as the active ingredient. The active ingredient is a synthetic glucuronide of glucuronidated by the body. It is used to treat herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and colds and aciclovir tablets to treat cold sores. Aciclovir tablets belongs to the group of medicines called antiviral drugs that can help treat the infection. It is used to treat cold sores, aciclovir tablets to treat chickenpox, genital herpes, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It can also be used to prevent cold sores from recurring. Uses:

Aciclovir tablets are used to treat cold sores (herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and throat). These cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which causes the lesions of the virus in the skin and mouth. This herpes simplex virus infection leads to a cold sore which is usually painless and is not worse than cold sore after life without the virus. The cold sore can spread to the colds and other parts of the body (genital herpes) and may heal in a few days. Treatment is not usually needed for the form of this form of the virus and the form can be easily broken up. Treatment can help to reduce symptoms such as a cold sore, blisters, fever and a pain during the cold sore. Aciclovir tablets is used for treating cold sores (herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and throat). See also Herpes.

1 tablet

Active ingredient(In tablet): Aciclovir

Ingredient (In tablet)

Propylene glycol

2 g

100 g

Also called

Medicine Type

Aciclovir tablets contains the active ingredient aciclovir. This medicine is used to treat the following conditions:

Medicine Type (medicine for which aciclovir tablets is supplied): Herpes simplex virus infection of the lips and throat.Hospitalised patients should not take more than one dose of Aciclovir tablets

The use of Aciclovir tablets for treating cold sores (herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and throat) is not recommended for the treatment of severe cases of cold sores (herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and throat).Please see (for advice, please use our doctor’s prescription service).

Aciclovir tablets can cause some side effects. See the next page for more details.

As with all medicines, you may experience some side effects. Common side effects (unraviolet, rare, orPink side effects) include:

Headache
Indigestion
Nausea
Diarrhoea

More serious side effects, including a rash, itching or hives, and swelling of the face, lips, or throat are rare but possible. In some cases, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:

Fever
Loss of appetite
Dark coloured urine

Note:

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that can affect a man or a woman and can infect your vaginal, oral or anal systems. When you have Genital herpes, you should avoid:

Sexual stimulation
vaginal, oral or anal contact
pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding

This is not a complete list of potential side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact our doctor or pharmacist.

Talk to our doctor, or if you would like more information or advice.

We may monitor your condition more than you would from other medical conditions. If you do, your condition may continue to improve. However, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking more than one dose of Aciclovir tablets at a time.