Aciclovir Tablets - Herpes Treatment

If you are suffering from Genital Herpes and are really tired and worried about how long your symptoms are going to last, Aciclovir tablets are the way to go. They work fast to get rid of the virus in its way while freeing you from crusting, blisters and irritation. You should take Aciclovir tablets as soon as you start experiencing Genital Herpes symptoms.

What is Aciclovir used for?

Aciclovir is used to treat herpes infections, including genital herpes, by reducing symptoms and preventing the virus from multiplying.

How does Aciclovir work?

Aciclovir works by inhibiting the replication of the herpes virus, helping to control outbreaks and reduce symptoms.

How should I take Aciclovir?

Take one tablet five times a day at four-hour intervals, with or without food, as soon as symptoms appear.

Are there any side effects of Aciclovir?

Common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Rarely, it can cause allergic reactions or kidney problems.

How effective is Aciclovir?

Aciclovir is effective at reducing the severity and duration of herpes symptoms when taken as directed.

Can I take Aciclovir with other medications?

Consult your doctor as Aciclovir may interact with other medications, especially those affecting kidney function.

How should I store Aciclovir?

Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light, and keep the tablets in their original packaging.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir Tablets:

• - if you have kidney problems
• - if you are over 65 years of age
• - if you have nervous system abnormalities, please tell your healthcare professional before you start treatment with Aciclovir Tablets
• - to avoid dehydration, it is important to drink plenty of water whilst taking Aciclovir Tablets, especially if you are elderly or taking doses of 4g a day or higher.

If you are not sure if the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir Tablets.

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible. Swallow the tablets with water, with or without food. Usual doses: Herpes simplex infection (e.g. cold sores, genital herpes) Adults:

• - treatment - 200mg 5 times a day at 4 hourly intervals

 

The active substance is aciclovir PhEur. Each tablet contains either 200mg, 400mg or 800mg of the active substance. The other ingredients include:

• -200mg tablets: colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, polyvidone, sodium starch glycollate, E172, E460
• -400mg tablets: colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, polyvidone, sodium starch glycollate, E172, E460.
• -800mg ablets: colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, polyvidone, sodium starch glycollate, E460.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine: Allergic reactions (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Aciclovir Tablets and see a healthcare professional immediately. The signs may include:

• - rash, itching or hives on your skin
• - swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body
• - shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing
• - collapsing

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Aciclovir Tablets and speak to a healthcare professional immediately. Other side effects include:

• - headache
• - feeling dizzy
• - feeling or being sick
• - diarrhoea
• - stomach pains
• - skin reaction after exposure to light (photosensitivity)
• - itching
• feeling tired
• unexplained fever (high temperature) and feeling faint, especially when standing up.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• -hair loss

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• -effects on some blood and urine tests
• -increases in the enzymes that work in the liver.

Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• -yellowing of your skin and whites of your eyes (jaundice).
• -reduced numbers of red blood cells (anaemia)
• -reduced numbers of white blood cells (leukopenia)
• -reduced numbers of blood platelets (cells that help blood to clot) (thrombocytopenia)
• -feeling weak
• -feeling agitated or confused
• -shaking or tremors
• -hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
• -fits
• -feeling unusually sleepy or drowsy
• -unsteadiness when walking and lack of coordination
• -difficulty speaking
• -inability to think or judge clearly
• -unconsciousness (coma)
• -paralysis of part or all of your body
• -disturbances of behaviour, speech and eye movements
• -stiff neck and sensitivity to light
• -inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
• -kidney problems where you pass little or no urine
• -pain in your lower back, the kidney area of your back or just above your hip (renal pain).