
The following health and medicine information is merely a summary about the medication Acyclovir.
The medical information is not and should not be intended to replace your doctor or personal physicians' instructions.
Acyclovir is an antiviral used to treat shingles, chickenpox,
or genital herpes. It may also be used to treat other conditions.
BEFORE USING (Before you Buy Online)
Be sure to tell your health care provider, physician or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you
are taking, along with any other medical conditions such as allergies, or if you
are pregnant or breast-feeding.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the
directions for using Acyclovir provided by your doctor. Take these medications with
food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Store it at room temperature, away from
light and moisture. To clean up your infection completely, continue taking these medications for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
Do not miss any doses. If you do, make it up 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 TWO DOSES AT ONCE.
CAUTIONS (Know Before you Buy Online)
If your symptoms
do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your
doctor. If you are using these medications 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 these medications during pregnancy. If
you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using
this Acyclovir during pregnancy. Before you begin taking any new medicine,
either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
these medications IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. If you are or will be breast-feeding
while you are using these medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist to
discuss the risks to your baby.
ACYCLOVIR 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.
POSSIBLE FOOD AND DRUG INTERACTIONS (Know Before you Buy Online)
DRUG INTERACTIONS (Know Before you Buy Online) can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.