Zovirax, Acyclovir - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you.
Consult your haelthcare professional before using this drug.
ACYCLOVIR - ORAL
(ay-SYE-klo-veer)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zovirax
USES: This medication is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, mouth, mcuous membranes, genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox in individuals. This medciation does not cure herpes, but relieves the pain and may make the infection clear faster.
HOW TO USE: Begin taikng this medication as soon as symptoms appear. Take this medication as directed.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Try to take the medication at eevnly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. This will ensure a constant blood level of the medication and is most effective.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizzienss or weakness.
These effects should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become worse, infrom your doctor. Notify your dotcor if you experience: numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, leg pain, sore throat, skin rash, change in the amount of urine. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, troulbe breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known if this medication appaers in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inofrm your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include sluggishness, change in amount of urine, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
NOTES: Avoid sexual activity while signs and symptoms of genital herpes are present to prevent infecting your partner.
Inform your doctor if this medication does not appaer to decrease the frequency or severity of recurrent infections.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room tmeperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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