Acyclovir |
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Oral acyclovir is used to treat initial genital herpes infections and to treat patients with recurrent (6 episodes per year) severe genital herpes.
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| 2 g |
Zovirax cream 5% |
USD 13.00 |
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| 6 g |
Zovirax cream 5% |
USD 37.00 |
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| 200 mg |
25 tab |
USD 34.00 |
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| 200 mg |
50 tab |
USD 66.00 |
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| 400 mg |
35 tab |
USD 75.00 |
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| 400 mg |
70 tab |
USD 147.00 |
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| 800 mg |
35 tab |
USD 109.00 |
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| 800 mg |
70 tab |
USD 211.00 |
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Medications and Prescriptions
Generic name: acyclovir
Product Brand Name: Telviran
Product Manufacturer: Servier-Egis (France)
1. Prescribed for: Oral acyclovir is used to treat initial genital herpes infections and to treat patients with recurrent (6 episodes per year) severe genital herpes. Acyclovir reduces the pain and the number of lesions in the initial case, and decreases the frequency and severity in those with recurrent infections. In the treatment of shingles, acyclovir reduces pain, shortens the healing time, and limits the spread of virus and the formation of new lesions. Acyclovir can be used to treat chicken pox and acts to reduce healing time, limit the number of lesions, and reduce fever if used within the first 24 hours after the onset of the disease. Acyclovir ointment is used topically to treat initial genital herpes where it has been shown to decrease pain, reduce healing time, and limit the spread of the infection.
2. Dosing: Acyclovir may be taken with or without food. Acyclovir is excreted mainly by the kidney and dosages need to be reduced in patients with kidney dysfunction.
3. Drug interactions: Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease and patients should avoid intercourse when they have visible lesions. Resistance to acyclovir can develop, especially with overuse. Therefore, acyclovir should be used only for severe cases and only as long as needed. Long-term suppression for recurrent genital herpes should include periodic re-evaluations and trials without the drug or intermittent short-term treatments.
4. Side effects: Rare side effects in patients treated short-term with acyclovir are nausea, vomiting, and headache. Long-term treatment has the additional potential for rash and diarrhea.
5. Storage: Acyclovir should be stored at room temperature in a tight container.
Caution! Before starting to take this medicine, it is vital that you should consult your doctor! Do not use it on your own initiative, without medical advice.
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Drug category:Antibacterial and antiviral agent
 Acyclovir
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