What is Acyclovir?
An antiviral drug primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infection. It is one of the most commonly-used antiviral drugs.
DIRECTIONS:
Tablet - Comes as tablet to take by mouth. Do not split, chew or crush them. The tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
Liquid - Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
Take acyclovir until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop taking acyclovir too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated or may become more difficult to treat.
STORAGE:
- Keep it in its tightly closed container.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
- Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
WARNING:
Before taking Acyclovir, Advice your Doctor and Pharmacist if you have these following
- If allergic to acyclovir or any other medications.
- If you are taking other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products.
- If there is a possibility you may be dehydrated from a recent illness or activity.
- - If you have or have ever had problems with your immune system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or kidney disease.
- If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
- If you become pregnant while taking acyclovir, call your doctor.
- If you are taking acyclovir to treat genital herpes, you should know that genital herpes can be spread through sexual contact even if you don't have blisters or other symptoms and possibly even if you are taking acyclovir. Talk to your doctor about ways to stop the spread of genital herpes and about whether your partner(s) should receive treatment.
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