Zovirax 400 mg 10 tablets
Tradename
Zovirax
Zovirax
Composition
Each tablet contains:
Acyclovir — 400mg.
Auxiliary components: microcrystalline cellulose, starch sodium gluconate, povidone 1<30, magnesium stearate, purified water.
Properties
Acyclovir is an antiviral agent. It has an effect on the Herpes simplex virus (types 1 and 2), the Varicella zoster virus.
Indications
treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, including primary and recurrent genital herpes; prevention of recurrence of infections caused by the herpes simplex vir types 1 and 2 in patients with normal immune
status; prevention of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 in patients with immunodeficiency; treatment of primary and recurrent infections caused by the
Varicella zoster virus — chickenpox and herpes zoster (early treatment of herpes zoster with acyclovir has an analgesic effect and may reduce the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia).
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to acyclovir, valacyclovir or any of the other components in the composition, pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions:
a lower dose is recommended for patients with impaired renal function, which is especially common in elderly patients. In case of impaired renal function, the doctor will adjust the dosage. When using acyclovir, it is necessary to monitor renal function (determination of the level of urea nitrogen in the blood and creatinine in the blood plasma). Drink plenty of fluids while taking acyclovir. When treating genital herpes, avoid intercourse or use condoms. the use of acyclovir does not prevent transmission of the virus to partners.
Side effects
the skin rash disappears when the drug is stopped. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, insomnia, fatigu dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, and drowsiness have been observed in patients with impaired renal function or other conditions. Hepatitis, jaundice, renal colic.
Storage
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C in a dry, dark place and out of reach of children.
Packaging:
a cardboard box contains 10 tablets, paper instructions.