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Drug
Uses
Zovirax 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.
General
Information
This database does not contain every known side effect,
adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions
about your medicines, talk to your health care provider.
This information is for educational purposes only.
How
Drug Works
This medicine stop the replication of herpes viruses
by blocking the formation of its genetic materials.
How
Taken
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. Take the full course of this medicine as
directed.
Possible
Side Effects
Some common side effects reported with this medicine
include: feeling tired rash insomnia stomach upset headache
If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact
your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
This medicine should be used with caution by patients
with a history of liver or kidney disease and with existing
neurological problems.
Overdose
For emergencies, seek medical attention immediately.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
Talk to your pharmacist or physician if you are taking
this with other drugs. This medication may interact
with other drugs used to treat viral infections.
Missed
Dose
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
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
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.
More
Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or health care provider.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose, it should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient.
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