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Pronounced: (ay-SYE-kloe-veer)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory:Antiviral |
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Drug InformationThis medicine is used to treat, or prevent, infections from oral herpes, genital herpes, or varicella-zoster viruses. These are also known as cold sores, sexually transmitted herpes, chicken-pox, and shingles.
Mechanism:
This medicine stop the replication of herpes viruses by blocking the formation of its genetic materials.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsSome common side effects reported with this medicine include: stomach upset, headache, feeling tired, rash, insomnia
Precautions:
This medicine should be used with caution by patients with a history of liver or kidney disease and with existing neurological problems.
Preganant:
For women, use during pregnancy should only occur if the potential benefits outweigh the possible risk to the fetus. Talk to your doctor or pediatrician before using this medicine while nursing.
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Dosage InformationTake the full course of this medicine as directed. This medicine is taken orally and may be taken by mouth with food in stomach upset occurs. For herpes outbreaks, patients are generally given 800 mg 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. For repeat infections doses are usually 200 mg given 5 times daily for 5 days. This medicine comes in an ointment form. The ointment is used on the affected area usually every 3 hours ( 6 times per day) for 7 days.
Missed Dosage:
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it 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 Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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