Herpes simplex, suppression
Another use of aciclovir is for treating shingles and chickenpox in adults
Acyclovir is best used as soon as possible after the symptoms of herpes infection or shingles (for example, pain, burning, blisters) begin to appear
It also comes as a delayed-release buccal tablet to apply to the upper gum of the mouth
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially kidney problems (change in the amount of urine, back/side pain), dizziness, drowsiness, and mental/mood changes (such Aciclovir Tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children)
Doses for chickenpox is the same as shingles except it goes for Another use of aciclovir is for treating shingles and Zovirax is a brand name for aciclovir tablets
The name of your medicine is Aciclovir 200mg, 400mg, 800mg Tablets (called aciclovir in this
It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox
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If admission or immediate specialist advice is not indicated, consider the need for oral antiviral treatment (aciclovir, valaciclovir, or famciclovir)
Acyclovir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals, which are used to treat infections caused by viruses
a tingling or painful feeling in an area of skin
400 mg 4 times a day for 5 days
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2 Posology and method of administration Try to avoid or manage the things that trigger the herpes virus
(chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles) infections
Intermittent treatment for recurrence: 200 mg PO q4hr while awake (5 times daily) for 5 days; initiate at earliest sign or symptom of recurrence