100mg;200mg
10 tablets/blister, 10 blisters/box
Antiherpes, Antiviral
Aciclovir, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Polyvidone, Sodium Starch Glycollate, E172, E460
Product Information
General Information:
AdvaCare is a GMP manufacturer of Aciclovir tablets.
Acyclovir tablet is one of the most commonly used antiviral drug. Acyclovir works by slowing the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Treating cold sores (herpes labialis). Acyclovir tablets may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Aciclovir tablets are an antiviral. They work by stopping viral replication. However, acyclovir tablets do not eliminate the virus, is not a cure, and does not prevent transmission to others. The tablets should be stored below 25°C in a dry place.
Side Effects:
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of acyclovir tablets. Always consult a doctor or health care professional for medical advice before use. Common side effects of acyclovir include, but may not be limited to skin rashes, pruritus (including photosensitivity), fatigue, fever.
Seek medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
For a comprehensive list of all possible effects, consult your doctor.
If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptom, then please call your doctor immediately.
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Additional Information
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking aciclovir tablets.
If your condition does not improve or becomes worse, then call your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery is okay, as there have been no studies to investigate the effect of acyclovir on driving performance or the ability to operate machinery. As aciclovir administration is occasionally associated with drowsiness and somnolence (usually in patients receiving high doses or with impaired renal function), patients should make sure that they are not affected before driving or using machinery.
Do NOT use aciclovir tablets if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients in the tablet.
Use of acyclovir tablets during pregnancy or breast feeding is fine after consulting with your doctor. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use acyclovir tablets, check with your doctor. Consult your doctor or health care professional before taking aciclovir tablets.
Refer to your doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage. Do not exceed what they advise.
The usual dose for adults is: 200mg aciclovir should be taken five times daily at approximately four-hourly intervals omitting the night time dose. Treatment should continue for five days, but in severe initial infections, this may have to be extended.
The usual dose for children. Treatment of herpes simplex infections, and prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in the immunocompromised: children aged two years and over should be given the adult doses and children below the age of two years should be given half the adult dose.
Treatment of varicella infection: children under 2 years should be given 200mg four times daily. Children aged 2-5 years should be given 400mg four times daily. Children aged 6 years and over should be given 800mg four times daily. Treatment should continue for 5 days. Dosing may be more accurately calculated as 20mg/kg body weight (not to exceed 800mg four times daily).
Interaction with other medical products: aciclovir is eliminated primarily unchanged in the urine via active renal tubular secretion. Any drugs administered concurrently that compete with this mechanism may increase aciclovir plasma concentrations.
Consult with your doctor about any medications you are taking, before your treatment with aciclovir tablets.
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