Zovirax 200 mg Tablet 25pcs

Description

Aciclovir can be used to:

• • Treat chickenpox and shingles

• • Treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections

• • Stop these problems returning after you have had them

• • Stop these problems in people whose immune system works less well, which means their bodies are less able to fight infections

 Do not take Aciclovir Tablets:

• • If you are allergic to aciclovir or valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Aciclovir Tablets:

• • If you have kidney problems

• • If you are over 65 years of age

Possible side effects:

Allergic reactions:

• • If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Aciclovir 800 mg Tablets and see a doctor straight away.

The signs may include:

• • Rash, itching or hives on your skin.

• • Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body.

• • Shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.

How to take Aciclovir Tablets:

• • Take this medicine by mouth.

• • Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and stir before drinking.

• • If you prefer, the tablet can also be swallowed whole with a little water.

• • Dosage form and route of administration of Aciclovir Tablets should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.

How to store Aciclovir Tablets:

• • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

• • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the carton.

• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.