AcyclovirŽ
200mg and 400mg tablets
Uses - Herpes Treatment Medication
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 heal faster.
How to take this herpes treatment medication
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.
Side Effects for this herpes medication
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 for this herpes treatment
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become
worse, check with your doctor. If you are using this medicine 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. This medicine 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.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job.
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 of this herpes treatment medication
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
medications out of the reach of children.
Notes
This medication is most effective if it is started within 48 hours
of when the rash first appears.
