Manufacturer : Acyclovir (400mg

Made In: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Zovirax 400 Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection. Zovirax 400 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. USES OF ZOVIRAX TABLET Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Chickenpox Herpes labialis Shingles Genital herpes infection BENEFITS OF ZOVIRAX TABLET In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Zovirax 400 Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOVIRAX TABLET Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Zovirax Headache Dizziness Vomiting Nausea Fatigue Fever Stomach pain Diarrhea Skin rash Photophobia HOW TO USE ZOVIRAX TABLET Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zovirax 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW ZOVIRAX TABLET WORKS Zovirax 400 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zovirax 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Zovirax 400 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Zovirax 400 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. warnings Driving SAFE Zovirax 400 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION Zovirax 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zovirax 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine. warnings Liver CAUTION Zovirax 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zovirax 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ZOVIRAX TABLET? If you miss a dose of Zovirax 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.