Do not use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream in any way, shape or form, that you are using this medicine: crush the medicine with your fingers and apply it to the affected area. Use a special spray on your skin and keep it out of the reach of children. In case your doctor has told you that Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can cause a cold sore, he will decide what is the best thing to do: wash your hands before touching your cold sore with a cotton swab.
Cold sores can be painful. However, Zovirax Cold Sore Cream does not cure these viral infections and does not prevent them. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is for the treatment of the following viral infections: Herpes simplex (cold sores), herpes labialis (recurrent cold sores), herpes zoster (shingles), herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes.
Cold sores (herpes simplex) can be painful. However, Zovirax Cold Sore Cream does not prevent them. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is for the treatment of the following viral infections: Herpes labialis (cold sores), herpes zoster (shingles), herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains aciclovir, which is an antiviral agent. It is used to treat cold sores, genital herpes, herpes labialis and herpes zoster. It is an acyclovir-like medicine.
It is used to treat cold sores and the following viral infections: Herpes simplex (cold sores), herpes labialis (recurrent cold sores), herpes zoster (shingles), herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is also used to treat other viral infections such as herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes, herpes simplex.
When you apply Zovirax Cold Sore Cream to your skin, it will rub a little of the medicine into your cold sore. If it is not there, you should wash your hands and clean your mouth, with soap and water. Do not apply the medicine to the skin other than on the affected area. Do not cover the affected area with a towel. Wash your hands after applying the medicine to your skin. You should not apply to dry, broken, or irritated skin. Do not apply the medicine to your eyes, nose, or genitals.
If you apply the medicine to the lips, it will not be completely cured. However, you should apply the cream to your lips instead, which will help to spread the infection. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system. The medicine should not be used in children below the age of eight years. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream should not be used in people under the age of eight years.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains aciclovir, which is an antiviral medicine.Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is used to treat the following viral infections: Herpes simplex (cold sores), herpes labialis (cold sores), herpes zoster (shingles), herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is used to treat other viral infections such as herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes, herpes simplex.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is used to treat cold sores, the symptoms of which are:- Herpes labialis (cold sores) can be painful. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can help to relieve the pain by giving you pain-relieving medicine. For the best results, wash your hands and clean your mouth, with soap and water. For other cold sores, it is best to consult your doctor. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can also be used for the treatment of herpes. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is used to treat herpes simplex.
Aciclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat infections caused by viruses and conditions. It is also used to reduce the risk of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.
Aciclovir belongs to the group of medicines known as nucleoside analogues. Aciclovir works by preventing the replication of the herpes virus, which causes the outbreak of an infection in the body. This prevents the virus from being able to spread further.
Aciclovir also is used in combination with other antiviral medications to treat certain types of herpes viruses.
This medication is available only with your doctor's prescription. Aciclovir is not addictive.
This medication is used to treat infections of the skin and mucous membranes. It can also be used to treat other types of infections such as cold sores or shingles.
This medication may also be used to reduce the number of cold sores in the mouth or to reduce the amount of sores on the lips.
This medication may be taken with or without food.
The tablets are taken orally.
You should take the tablets as advised by your doctor. The amount of medicine that you need to take depends on the infection you are treating.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well. If you suddenly have a cold, you may need to stop the treatment.
This medication can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember, and then take the missed dose. Do not double the dose to catch up.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and then continue with your normal dosage schedule.
If you still do not get the dose the next time, you may need to take a break from the medication until the next dose. Do not take a double dose to catch up.
This medication may cause mild or serious side effects. The most common side effects are diarrhoea (nausea and vomiting), headache, dizziness, feeling sick (vomiting, diarrhoea), sore throat or mouth ulcers, cold sores, itching, redness of your mouth, sore mouth or eyes, skin lesions or soreness of your lip or skin, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting blood or black stools.
Less common side effects are headache, dizziness, feeling sick (vomiting, diarrhoea), vomiting blood or black stools, sore eyes, skin redness, itching, or a skin rash that has not been caused by using this medication, stomach pain, feeling tired, dry mouth or throat, dry skin, fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, headache, sweating, or a headache.
Inform your doctor if you notice any of these less common side effects:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of the risks and benefits of taking this medication, and to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to use this medication. It should not be construed to indicate that this medication is safe for you.
The risks and benefits of taking this medication are not considered to be a safe medical practice. We do not provide medical advice or treatment.
Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about this medication.
Boxes: 100 tablets, 200 pills, and 10 different colours. Carton box with label to show all contents. The box can also be opened, divided, or glued or closed.This medication containsaciclovir. This medicine is used to treat herpes simplex virus infections caused by viruses such as the common cold or the flu. This medicine should not be used for any infection which is caused by herpes simplex virus.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.
You can drink a lot of water while taking either of the treatments.
If you’re experiencing persistent outbreaks, you can try taking aciclovir every third night.and it helps to reduce outbreaks and re-epigenetic-level changes.
This can also stop the transmission of genital herpes to others and it’s important to stay safe when taking any medicines.
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Suppressive treatment aims to reduce outbreaks and re-epigenetic changes so that you don’t face difficulties with partners who are experiencing them.
Suppressive treatment is also used when genital herpes is not getting better in a diagnosis such as with and hormone therapy for and. It contains aciclovir 400mg twice a day which you can take with or without food. In some cases, you may be advised to take 400mg tablets twice a day but this is again prescribed to reduce the risk of passing HSV on to your partner.
Common side effects
Like all medicines,suppressive treatment can cause side effects.If you experience any of the following serious side effects about a given drug should not be ignored, most of which are usually mild and do not need treatment:
Some of the more common side effects include but are not limited to:
Common side effects of aciclovir tablets
Suppressive treatment is usually given as a 400mg tablet twice a day with a glass of water. Do not take more than one tablet within a six-month period.
You may notice a reduction in outbreaks when taking aciclovir every third night. However, symptoms will usually go away when suppressive treatment is stopped after the six-month period. If you are experiencing outbreaks at least once a year you may be advised to take 400mg tablets twice a year instead.
If you need medical help you can. Suppressive treatment prevents outbreaks from happening at all.
VIRALX™ is an antiviral medicine used to treat certain types of infections. It is the brand name for the medicine aciclovir (Acyclovir). It works by preventing the synthesis of certain substances in the body that can cause inflammation and pain. Viralax contains the same active ingredient and is a member of the class of medications known as a broad-spectrum antiviral.
VIRALX tablets are available in the following formulations:
VIRALX™ oral suspension is a prescription drug that is used to treat viral infections in the body. Acyclovir, the active ingredient of Viralax, is an antiviral drug.
Acyclovir works by preventing the replication of certain viruses that are present in the body, such as those that cause colds and flu. It also prevents the spread of viruses that have been able to cause outbreaks of these conditions. Acyclovir is also used to treat genital herpes and shingles.
VIRALX is used to treat genital herpes and shingles, including genital herpes and herpes zoster (shingles caused by varicella-zoster).
VIRALX is an antiviral medication that fights the body's production of a virus. When taken in the context of genital herpes or shingles, the medication works by reducing the amount of virus that is produced. When taken in the context of chicken pox, the medication works by reducing the amount of virus that is produced. VIRALX also stops the production of an enzyme called nucleoside analogue D which causes the synthesis of DNA. Acyclovir stops the production of D and prevents the spread of herpes and shingles.
VIRALX is a combination of two active ingredients: aciclovir and valacyclovir.
The drug belongs to the class of medications known as nucleoside analogs.
VIRALX works by inhibiting the replication of herpes viruses. The active ingredients Acyclovir, Acyclovir-Acyclovir (Zovirax), Acyclovir-Virax, Acyclovir-Virax-Viral (Acyclovir) are converted to the active substances in the body called viral DNA.
VIRALX is a prescription medication. Acyclovir can be taken orally, with or without food, by mouth.
VIRALX is available in various strengths:
VIRALX is a topical antiviral cream that is used to treat genital herpes and shingles. It works by reducing the amount of virus that is produced.
The medication is available as a liquid suspension.
VIRALX is available as a suspension. The dose for a dose of 5 grams of VIRALX oral suspension is one milligram (mg) per 1 teaspoonful of cream. The recommended dose is one 500 mg dose taken twice a day.
The medication should be taken at least 2 hours after an oral dose of the medicine.
VIRALX is usually taken with food or milk to prevent stomach upset.
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