Zovirax (Acyclovir) Medication Information:

What is Zovirax?

Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.

Benefits and uses of Zovirax:

• Doctors generally prescribe Zovirax to treat initial episodes of genital herpes and to suppress the frequent recurrence of genital herpes. It is also used to treat herpes labialis (cold sore), herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox.
• Zovirax does not cure the viral disease but it reduces your symptoms and the severity of the infection. It helps to decrease pain and itching, speed up sore healing, and prevent new sore formation.
• In people with genital herpes, Zovirax does not protect against the spread of the virus to others. You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms. Therefore always use an effective barrier method such as condoms or dental dams during all sexual activity.

How to use Zovirax?

If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.

Recommended dosage:

• For genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is one 200mg tablet every 4 hours 5 times daily. Use it for no more than 4 days. Consult with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 days.
• For suppression of recurrent genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is 200mg three times daily. If conditions do not improve, the dosage can be increased to five times daily.
• For chickenpox:Not more than 800mg 4 times daily for five days. Start the therapy within 24 hours once the rash appears.
• For herpes zoster:800mg of Zovirax every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Start the therapy within 72 hours of the onset of lesions.

Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.

Side effects of Zovirax:

Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:

• Loss of appetite.
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting.
• Stomach pain.
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Fever

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:

• Kidney problems.
• Bloody or dark urine.
• Unusual back pain.
• Agitation, confusion, hallucinations.
• Trouble speaking.
• Sudden vision changes.
• Drug Interactions.

Safety Information:

• Do not take Zovirax if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• Before starting the treatment, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially of kidney problems, liver diseases, HIV, and organ transplants.
• Do not use alcoholic beverages or marijuana along with the treatment.
• You should not get certain vaccines including the chickenpox vaccine while using the medication.
• If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, consult with your doctor about the safety of Zovirax.

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Zovirax (Acyclovir) Medication Information:

What is Zovirax?

Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.

Benefits and uses of Zovirax:

• Doctors generally prescribe Zovirax to treat initial episodes of genital herpes and to suppress the frequent recurrence of genital herpes. It is also used to treat herpes labialis (cold sore), herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox.
• Zovirax does not cure the viral disease but it reduces your symptoms and the severity of the infection. It helps to decrease pain and itching, speed up sore healing, and prevent new sore formation.
• In people with genital herpes, Zovirax does not protect against the spread of the virus to others. You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms. Therefore always use an effective barrier method such as condoms or dental dams during all sexual activity.

How to use Zovirax?

If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.

Recommended dosage:

• For genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is one 200mg tablet every 4 hours 5 times daily. Use it for no more than 4 days. Consult with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 days.
• For suppression of recurrent genital herpes:The initial recommended dosage is 200mg three times daily. If conditions do not improve, the dosage can be increased to five times daily.
• For chickenpox:Not more than 800mg 4 times daily for five days. Start the therapy within 24 hours once the rash appears.
• For herpes zoster:800mg of Zovirax every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Start the therapy within 72 hours of the onset of lesions.

Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.

Side effects of Zovirax:

Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:

• Loss of appetite.
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting.
• Stomach pain.
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Fever

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:

• Kidney problems.
• Bloody or dark urine.
• Unusual back pain.
• Agitation, confusion, hallucinations.
• Trouble speaking.
• Sudden vision changes.
• Drug Interactions.

Safety Information:

• Do not take Zovirax if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• Before starting the treatment, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially of kidney problems, liver diseases, HIV, and organ transplants.
• Do not use alcoholic beverages or marijuana along with the treatment.
• You should not get certain vaccines including the chickenpox vaccine while using the medication.
• If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, consult with your doctor about the safety of Zovirax.

References:

Warnings/Severe reactions:

Treatment of viral infections of the skin and mucous membranes including herpes simplex (herpes simplex), herpes zoster (shingles), and cold sores (herpes virus). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 5-fluorouracil (fospatil) (also known as fluconazole in some nodding media) in 1995.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream 2g

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains aciclovir, an anti-viral, which penetrates deep into the skin to fight the virus which causes cold sores.

Zovirax contains aciclovir, an anti-viral treatment whichfights the cold sore virus, works at the tingle and blister, speeds healing time and reduces duration of pain.

How to use:

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.Apply the cream liberally to completely cover the whole of the affected area. Apply to the affected area five times a day at approximately 4 hourly intervals for four days. If your cold sore has not healed after this time, you can use the cream for up to 10 days in total. See the enclosed leaflet for further details. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you know that your immune system is weakened.

Hazards and Cautions

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.Do not exceed the stated dose.Do not use in eyes, on genitals or in the mouth or nose.Do not refrigerate. The ends of the carton have been glued down. Do not use if the carton ends are open.Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of childrenPrecautionsThis is a medicine; '½ Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist'½ Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergiesActive ingredients

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:Aciclovir 5% w/wOther ingredients:Dimeticone, Propylene glycol, Poloxamer 407, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Laurilsulfate, White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Arlacel 165 (Glycol Monostearate, Macrogol Streate 100), Purified Water.

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Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains the active ingredient aciclovir, which belongs to a class of medicines called antivirals. It works by stopping the growth and spread of the virus which causes cold sores. Cold sore treatment is used to treat the symptoms of a cold sore including blister, blistering, tingle and blistering and the normal healing process. Cold sore treatment relieves pain and itching caused by the herpes virus, especially in the tingle stage. Cold sore treatment also reduces the likelihood of outbreaks of the herpes virus (Shingles) occurring during treatment. Cold sore treatment also protects you from the virus that causes herpes, when it does. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains the active ingredient aciclovir, an antiviral medication.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains the active ingredient aciclovir, an antiviral medicine that stops the growth of cold sore virus. Zovirax Cream is applied to the lips and mouth to treat the virus that causes cold sores.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is a treatment for cold sores, a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The HSV infection is lifelong and is more common in women than in men. HSV infection occurs when the virus is caught from the lips and mouth and travels to the mouth and skin. The virus multiplies in the body and begins to attack the nerves in the lips and mouth.

Cold sores affect up to 1 in 1000 people. HSV infection is common in children and is often fatal.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is used to treat cold sores in adults and children 12 years and older. Cold sores can be cold or pain during the day or cold sores can be pain when passing cold sores. Cold sores are very contagious and are passed from one person to another with the cold sore spreading to the skin. It is important to wash your hands after touching the cold sore and to cover your mouth and nose with a clean tissue.

Zovirax Cream is applied to the lips and mouth to treat cold sores. It may also be used for other purposes including:

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream 5%

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Canesten Cold Sore Cream 1g

Canesten Cold Sore Cream is a medicine used to treat the symptoms of an infection called herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is important to use canesten Cold Sore Cream only when needed. Canesten Cold Sore Cream should not be used for cold sores unless it is used to treat cold sores.

Canesten Cold Sore Cream is used to treat the symptoms of cold sores, a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is usually found in cold sores, and cold sores are very contagious and are passed from one person to another with the cold sore spreading to the skin. It is important to cover your mouth with a clean tissue, wash your hands after touching the cold sore, and cover your lips with a clean tissue.

Canesten Cold Sore Cream is a cold sore treatment for people who cannot use other cold sore treatments. Canesten Cold Sore Cream is applied to the lips and mouth to treat the virus that causes cold sores. You may apply canesten Cold Sore Cream to the skin several times a day for a few days. Cold sore treatment can also be used to treat cold sores, and you may also use canesten Cold Sore Cream as a treatment for cold sores.

Canesten Cold Sore Cream is used to treat cold sores, a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). If you have cold sores, it is very contagious and you are also passing the cold sore virus along to your family and friends.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream 5% contains the active ingredient aciclovir, an antiviral medicine that stops the growth of cold sore virus.