Acyclovir
/ Zovirax tablets
Acyclovir Uses
Acyclovir is used to prevent recurring genital herpes
infections. Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help
relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal up faster.
How to take Acyclovir
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.
Acyclovir 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, please check with your doctor. If you are
using Acyclovir 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.
Acyclovir 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.
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 medicines out of the reach of children.
Acyclovir Notes
This medication is most effective if it is started within
48 hours of when the rash first appears.
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Medline
Plus - Acyclovir
Drug information, side effects, and advice on usage.
From the site: "Acyclovir belongs to the family of medicines
called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused
by viruses. Usually these medicines work for only one kind
or group of virus infections. Acyclovir 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.Acyclovir may also be used for
other virus infections as determined by your doctor."
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NetDoctor
- Acyclovir (Zovirax tablets)
Information about Zovirax tablets / Acyclovir tablets.
From the site: "Aciclovir is an antiviral medication
which is used to treat certain viral infections. It acts
by inhibiting the production of genetic material (DNA),
which is required for reproduction and hence the survival
of the virus. Aciclovir itself does not kill the virus,
but by stopping it from reproducing the virus is present
in lower numbers. The lower numbers mean that the body's
immune system can more easily overcome the virus. Acyclovir
is used in the treatment of the various forms of the herpes
virus as well as the virus responsible for causing the symptoms
of shingles. |
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sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including Herpes
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Herpes Foundation - The nonprofit American Herpes Foundation
seeks to improve herpes virus infection management through programs
and media including publications, educational symposia, research
awards and grants, and the Internet.
Australian
Herpes Management Forum - Essential facts and more detailed
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Herpes Symptoms: More than Just Blisters
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Herpes Symptoms and Treatments Genital herpes
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