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.

References:

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If you have,,, or any other similar health concerns, it is important to make sure you are not allergic to aciclovir. It's also important to make sure that your healthcare provider has prescribed it, if you are on any other medication, or if you have any questions about how your health affects your medication.

Aciclovir can cause side effects in some people. If you experience any of these, tell your healthcare provider right away:

• If you experience a rash that doesn't go away, stop using aciclovir and tell your provider right away. You may need to stop taking aciclovir and call your doctor right away.
• If you experience severe itching, swelling, or redness that lasts longer than four hours, stop using aciclovir and call your doctor right away.
• If you have a stomach ulcer, kidney, or liver problems, stop using aciclovir and call your doctor right away.

In general, if you experience any of these symptoms, stop using aciclovir and talk to your healthcare provider right away:

• If you have kidney or liver problems, stop using aciclovir and talk to your healthcare provider right away.
• If you have a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), stop using aciclovir and call your healthcare provider right away. Your healthcare provider may need to perform additional tests to monitor your response to aciclovir.
• If you have had a serious reaction to a medicine (methadone), stop using aciclovir and call your healthcare provider right away. You may need to stop taking aciclovir and call your healthcare provider right away.

If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using aciclovir and talk to your healthcare provider right away:

• If you have a serious heart or liver problem, stop using aciclovir and call your healthcare provider right away.

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.

References:

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Directions for use:

1. You can take Zovirax tablets with or without food. However, a daily daily low dose of 200mg is unlikely to affect the effectiveness of the treatment. You should swallow the complete medication whole with a glass of water: group.

Cold Sore Cream

Aciclovir is an antiviral cream used to treat herpes simplex. Herpes simplex virus or HSV for short is a highly contagious virus that once contracted, usually before the age of 10, lies inactive within the body. HSV can then become active from time to time, usually if you are run down. HSV is very common it is believed that 7 in 10 people carry the virus but for some people it might remain inactive.

Aciclovir works by preventing the virus from multiplying and spreading so helping the immune system to fight it off. This means it will help the healing process of current sores and prevent new ones from developing. Aciclovir will not eliminate the herpes simplex virus or prevent future outbreaks of cold sores occurring. It also won’t stop you spreading the virus to others.

Key features

• Effective prescription strength cream specifically targeted at the virus that causes cold sores
• This medicine has the same active ingredient, 5% Aciclovir, as Zovirax and Virasorb
• Aciclovir cream is efficiently absorbed into the skin to fight the virus that causes cold sores and rapidly help you get back your healthy lips and skin around the lips.
• Best used at the time of the first tingling sensation but will also reduce the healing time after the blister has formed.
• As this is a generic medicine brand, packaging may vary.

It is important that you read and fully understand the before purchasing this item.

Before using Aciclovir cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Aciclovir cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or any other ingredients of the preparation

Do NOT use Aciclovir Cream

• Inside your mouth (e.g. for mouth ulcers) or nose.
• For any skin infection other than cold sores.
• In the eyes or genital area.

Using Aciclovir cream:

• Suitable for all ages
• Apply at the first signs of cold sores (such as tingling and itching).
• Apply liberally to the affected area 5 times a day.
• Continue treatment for 4 days. If your cold sores haven’t healed after this time, you can use the cream for up to 10 days in total.
• Treat your cold sores for 4 full days to ensure rapid healing.
• If you forget a dose, apply when you remember and continue as before.
• If your cold sores haven’t healed fully after 10 days, or if it gets worse at any time, contact your doctor.
• Never give your Aciclovir cream to others, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• The amount of cream inside this pack is enough for one attack of cold sores. For any future attacks, start treatment at the first signs of cold sores developing (such as tingling or itching). It can also be started during the blister stage.

Do not use more than the recommended dose

Ingredients

The active ingredient is Aciclovir. Each gram of the cream contains 50mg of Aciclovir. The other ingredients are stearoyl macrogolglycerides, dimeticone, cetyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, propylene glycol and purified water

Precautions

Take special care with Aciclovir cream:Strict off the outer leaflet if you have a sore in the soles or first stages of thesore cycle.

• If you have liver or kidney problems, for example with a history of stroke, heart failure or a heart attack
• If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
• avoid use if you have any rash or hives on the skin.
• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Aciclovir (500mg) 50 Tablets x 2 Packs

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