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Zovirax 200 mg Suspension 125 ml
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Zovirax 200 mg Suspension 125 ml
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Product Description:
- Acyclovir Oral Suspension is a formulation for oral administration.
- The name of your medicine is Acyclovir 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension (This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-virals)
Acyclovir can be used:
- to treat herpes and other viral infections caused by the herpes virus (varicella zoster) such as chickenpox and shingles
- to prevent recurrent attacks of herpes simplex
- to help prevent those who have low immune systems from getting herpes infections.
How To Use:
Acute treatment of herpes zoster:
- 800 mg every 4 hours orally, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days.
Genital herpes:
- Treatment of initial genital herpes.
- 200 mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 10 days.
Chronic suppressive therapy for recurrent disease:
- 400 mg 2 times daily for up to 12 months, followed by re-evaluation.
- Alternative regimens have included doses ranging from 200 mg 3 times daily to 200 mg 5 times daily.
- The frequency and severity of episodes of untreated genital herpes may change over time.
- After 1 year of therapy, the frequency and severity of the patient’s genital herpes infection should be re-evaluated to assess the need for continuation of therapy with Acyclovir.
Intermittent therapy:
- 200 mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 5 days.
- Therapy should be initiated at the earliest sign or symptom (prodrome) of recurrence.
Treatment of chickenpox:
Children (2 years of age and older):
- 20 mg/kg per dose orally 4 times daily (80 mg/kg/day) for 5 days.
- Children over 40 kg should receive the adult dose for chickenpox.
Adults and children over 40 kg:
- 800 mg 4 times daily for 5 days.
Warnings And Precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Acyclovir if:
- You have kidney problems
- You are over 65 years of age.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose to reduce the risk of side effects
- You must make sure you drink plenty of 'liquids such as water' whilst taking this medicine.
- If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Acyclovir.
Ingredients:
- Each teaspoonful (5 ml): of Acyclovir Oral Suspension contains 200 mg of acyclovir
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Zovirax 200 mg Suspension 125 ml
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Temperature Controlled
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About Product
Product Description:
- Acyclovir Oral Suspension is a formulation for oral administration.
- The name of your medicine is Acyclovir 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension (This belongs to a group of medicines called anti-virals)
Acyclovir can be used:
- to treat herpes and other viral infections caused by the herpes virus (varicella zoster) such as chickenpox and shingles
- to prevent recurrent attacks of herpes simplex
- to help prevent those who have low immune systems from getting herpes infections.
How To Use:
Acute treatment of herpes zoster:
- 800 mg every 4 hours orally, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days.
Genital herpes:
- Treatment of initial genital herpes.
- 200 mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 10 days.
Chronic suppressive therapy for recurrent disease:
- 400 mg 2 times daily for up to 12 months, followed by re-evaluation.
- Alternative regimens have included doses ranging from 200 mg 3 times daily to 200 mg 5 times daily.
- The frequency and severity of episodes of untreated genital herpes may change over time.
- After 1 year of therapy, the frequency and severity of the patient’s genital herpes infection should be re-evaluated to assess the need for continuation of therapy with Acyclovir.
Intermittent therapy:
- 200 mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 5 days.
- Therapy should be initiated at the earliest sign or symptom (prodrome) of recurrence.
Treatment of chickenpox:
Children (2 years of age and older):
- 20 mg/kg per dose orally 4 times daily (80 mg/kg/day) for 5 days.
- Children over 40 kg should receive the adult dose for chickenpox.
Adults and children over 40 kg:
- 800 mg 4 times daily for 5 days.
Warnings And Precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Acyclovir if:
- You have kidney problems
- You are over 65 years of age.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose to reduce the risk of side effects
- You must make sure you drink plenty of 'liquids such as water' whilst taking this medicine.
- If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Acyclovir.
Ingredients:
- Each teaspoonful (5 ml): of Acyclovir Oral Suspension contains 200 mg of acyclovir
Product Details:
Prescription required to order this medicine