Acyclovir
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Common brand names: ZoviraxOVERVIEWSIDE EFFECTSINTERACTIONSDOSAGEThis medication is used to treat the first outbreak of genital herpes infection. It is also used to treat non-life-threatening herpes infections of the skin and around the mouth (cold sores) in people with a weakened immune system. For capsule products : May take with or without food. Take at the same time every day. Drink plenty of fluids. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor. Can still spread virus to other people. Rarely can cause kidney problems. Use latex or polyurethane condoms during sex. Call doctor if you are not getting better. For cream products : If available, read the patient package insert. Use at the same time(s) daily as directed. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth or vagina. Avoid kissing. Wash hands after touching sores. For muco-adhesive buccal tablet products : Dry hands before using. Dissolve slowly in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow whole. Success is dependent on completing therapy course. Tell doctor your complete medical history. May irritate your mouth. For ointment products : Wash hands before and after using. Wash and dry affected area before applying. Apply with a finger cot to avoid spreading. Apply ample amount to cover affected area. Keep away from eyes. Does not cure infection or prevent its spread. Avoid all sexual activity until herpes lesions gone. Use only prescribed dura- tion. Ask MD if unsure. For suspension, oral products : Shake well & measure with dosing spoon/cup/syringe.
For capsule products : May take with or without food. Take at the same time every day. Drink plenty of fluids. Review all drugs you are taking with your doctor. Can still spread virus to other people. Rarely can cause kidney problems. Use latex or polyurethane condoms during sex. Call doctor if you are not getting better.
For cream products : If available, read the patient package insert. Use at the same time(s) daily as directed. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth or vagina. Avoid kissing. Wash hands after touching sores.
For muco-adhesive buccal tablet products : Dry hands before using. Dissolve slowly in your mouth. Do not chew or swallow whole. Success is dependent on completing therapy course. Tell doctor your complete medical history. May irritate your mouth.
For ointment products : Wash hands before and after using. Wash and dry affected area before applying. Apply with a finger cot to avoid spreading. Apply ample amount to cover affected area. Keep away from eyes. Does not cure infection or prevent its spread. Avoid all sexual activity until herpes lesions gone. Use only prescribed dura- tion. Ask MD if unsure.
For suspension, oral products : Shake well & measure with dosing spoon/cup/syringe.
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