Acyclovir, Acyclovir - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ACYCLOVIR - ORAL
(ay-SYE-klo-veer)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zovirax
USES: This medication is used to treat herpes infetcions of the skin, mouth, mucous membranes, genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox in some individuals. This medication does not cure herpes, but releives the pain and may make the infection clear faster.
HOW TO USE: Begin taking that medication as soon as symptoms appear.
Take that medication as directed. Ask your doctor or pharmacsit if you have any questions. Try to take the medication at evenly 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, dizziness or weakenss.
These effects should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become worse, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr 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 that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phramacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should be used catuiously during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
It is not known if that medication apepars in breast milk. Consult with your dcotor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both presrciption and nonprescription). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include sluggishness, change in amount of urine, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
NOTES: Avoid seuxal activity while signs and symptoms of genital herpes are present to prevent infecting your partner. Inform your doctor if that medication does not appear to decrease the frequnecy or severity of recurrent infections.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is alomst 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 at room temperature away from sunlihgt and moisture.
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