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.
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.
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.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
If you havesix or more recurrent outbreaksof genital herpesa yearor if yoursymptoms are very severeand causing youdistress, you can take aciclovir every day on a long-term basis. This issuppressive treatmentand it aims to stop outbreaks happening at all.
How often do I take suppressive treatment? You take one aciclovir 400mg tablet twice a day.
Thetreatment is continued for six to 12 months. Then you have a break from medication to re-assess recurrence frequency. Suppressive treatment may be restarted if you have further severe outbreaks. Suppressive treatment can reduce the risk of passing HSV on to your partner but it cannot prevent it altogether and so you should always wear a female or male condom during any sexual activity. If you are experiencing recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes you should also consider being tested for HIV as it may be a sign of a weakened immune system due to HIV.Caution: It’s important to maintain adequate hydration while taking either of the treatments for genital herpes.
Mainstream antiviral creamThe cream, usually given through the applicator, is given when symptoms occur. It contains valaciclovir which is used to reduce the herpes outbreaks and is usually given once or twice a day as determined by your doctor. usually is the first course of treatment.If you miss a dose of mainstream antiviral cream then it is important to take it as soon as you remember. However it is important to have yourface washedface and throat adjusted or the same amount of primrose oil applied in the mouth as before. then apply antiviral cream to clean and dry breasts then wash your hands with water. Alternatively apply the cream five times a day as instructed by your doctor.
If you take the antiviral cream with each tabletdo not take it with anything else on your mind if you have taken antiviral cream a year or longer.
Valaciclovir tablets is broken down by the herpes virus Mostly by the kidneyThe active ingredient in valaciclovir is valaciclovir which is a type of antiviral medication. This agent blocks the enzyme which is responsible for preventing the virus from copying and multiplying. Although it’s most commonly used by some people it can also be used by children and adults as well. This agent is most effective when taken at the age and around the dose usually recommended for adults. This agent is usually given through the applicator once or twice a day as determined by your doctor.The active ingredient in aciclovir is aciclovir which is used by some people to reduce their herpes outbreaks. aciclovir tablets are usually given through the applicator when symptoms occur. then apply valaciclovir 400mg aciclovir tablets once daily. This will decrease the risk of passing genital herpes.
The most common side effects of aciclovir cream are headaches, dizziness, nausea and diarrhoea. If these effects persist or worsen, get medical help right away. This is especially true if you are taking aciclovir for severe cases of cold sores or genital herpes. Not everyone will experience these side effects.
Dr Fox can provide a free Consultation and sexual advice from a doctorIf you are experiencing any side effects or have any questions about the side effectsMedicines only works for the body and not for the virus. Visit or contact the website to speak more about how well you can benefit from an antiviral treatment.
Post a low dose of 2 grams of Valaciclovir cream between your regular tablets to help reduce outbreaks
You can lower the dose by 2 grams when taking antiviral tablets as well. This works out with your doctor to find the lowest dose that works for you.2.30 g of the antiviral tablets is the the dose that works for you.
If you miss a dose of 2 grams of the antiviral cream then you must take it as soon as you remember. However if you miss a dose of 2 grams of the antiviral cream then you must take it as soon as you can. It’s important to have your face washed, washed and primrose oil adjusted or the same amount of primrose oil applied in the mouth as before. Alternatively frequency the use of the cream five times a day as instructed by your doctor.
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wounds or infectionHealthylife contains 50 tablets of Aciclovir (200mg) taken twice daily for the treatment of uncomplicated genital herpes simplex infections. The tablets are also effective against herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes. The tablets should be taken twice daily for the treatment of genital herpes infections. Aciclovir tablets can be taken with or without food. However, if a meal is ingested within a 24-hour period, the tablet should not be taken. Take Aciclovir tablets at least 1 hour before the first sexual activity. Do not take more tablets in a 24-hour period than is necessary to relieve the symptoms of genital herpes. Do not take Aciclovir tablets more often than is necessary to relieve the symptoms of genital herpes. For severe genital herpes, take Aciclovir tablets with food. However, if a meal is ingested within a 24-hour period after the tablet has been taken, the tablet should not be taken. Use Aciclovir tablets as directed by your doctor or as prescribed by your doctor. However, if a meal is ingested within a 24-hour period after taking the tablet, the tablet should not be taken. |
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.
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.
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.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
In general, Zovirax is not recommended for use in children.