Aciclovir 200mg Tablets
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Aciclovir 200mg Tablets is a treatment used for cold sores where clinically appropriate. It contains Aciclovir 200mg.
Oral aciclovir is used for herpes simplex infections when systemic treatment is clinically appropriate. Current product information lists 200 mg five times daily at approximately 4-hour intervals, omitting the night-time dose, for 5 days.
Suitability depends on your symptoms, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous treatment and pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations where relevant.
How to use
Use Aciclovir 200mg Tablets exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with the product.
The treatment schedule for cold sores is: Five times daily. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration unless advised by a clinician.
Swallow the medicine with water at the times directed. If a dose is missed, follow the patient leaflet and do not double the next dose unless specifically instructed.
Requires clinical review of kidney function, age, hydration, pregnancy or breastfeeding status and other medicines. Treatment should begin as early as possible. Dose adjustment may be required in renal impairment.
If symptoms of cold sores worsen, do not respond as expected or you develop a serious reaction, stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.
Main Ingredients
Aciclovir 200mg Tablets contains Aciclovir 200mg as the main active ingredient or treatment component.
The exact formulation, excipients, device components or inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and pack supplied.
Always check the patient information leaflet or product instructions supplied with your specific pack, particularly if you have known allergies or intolerances.
Side Effects & Cautions
Common effects include headache, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort. Dose review and good hydration are particularly important when kidney function is reduced.
Requires clinical review of kidney function, age, hydration, pregnancy or breastfeeding status and other medicines. Treatment should begin as early as possible. Dose adjustment may be required in renal impairment.
Eye pain, a red eye, light sensitivity, blurred vision, lesions very close to the eye, severe widespread infection or significant immune suppression require prompt medical assessment rather than routine online treatment.
Stop treatment and seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.
Suitability is confirmed through clinical assessment. Prescription medicine is supplied only where clinically appropriate.
Read the official patient information leaflet before using any medicine. The leaflet provides important information on use, cautions, side effects and storage.
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