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Herpes > Acyclovir
Acyclovir
 Acyclovir®
Important Note
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following
information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It
should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional
before using this drug.
Uses
Acyclovir is also used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections.
Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and
discomfort and helps the sores heal faster.
How to take
this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take
this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Store this
medicine at room temperature, away from light and moisture. To clean up your
infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full course of
treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If
you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Side
Effects
Side effects, which may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse,
check with your doctor. If you are using this medicine for genital herpes,
begin using it as soon as you notice symptoms (pain, burning, blisters) of
an infection. Use a condom during sexual intercourse. If you plan on
becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant, check with
your doctor for instructions on using this medicine during pregnancy. Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter,
check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in breast
milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your
baby.
Drug
Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job.
Missed Dose
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as
soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose,
instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to
25 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep this and all medications out of
the reach of children.
Notes
This medication is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of when
the rash first appears.
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