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This pack contains Aciclovir 200mg 50 tablets to use for cold sore outbreaks.
Aciclovir, is an antiviral drug. It treats a number of herpes virus infections, such as:
- eye infections
- genital herpes
- cold sores
If you've had these infections before or if your immune system is compromised, your doctor may advise taking aciclovir to prevent future infections. Moreover, it is used to treat shingles and chickenpox.
Acyclovir is a member of the synthetic nucleoside analogues class of antiviral drugs. It functions by preventing the herpes virus from spreading throughout the body. Acyclovir doesn't treat cold sores or genital herpes, stop outbreaks from happening or stop the virus from spreading to other people.
Aciclovir can be obtained with a prescription. It comes in pills, liquid to drink, eye ointment, cold sore, and genital herpes cream forms. Although this is often only done in hospitals, it is occasionally administered by injection.
The manufacturer of the product supplied may vary.
Please read the patient information leaflet that is provided with the product.
One tablet is to be taken five times a day for five days and can continue for an additional five days if new lesions occur during treatment.
Aciclovir Side Effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- headache
- rash
- skin reaction after exposure to light (photosensitivity)
- feeling dizzy
- feeling tired
- stomach pains
- itching
- feeling or being sick
- diarrhoea
- unexplained fever (high temperature) and feeling faint, especially when standing up
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- itchy, hive-like rash
- hair loss
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
- increases in the enzymes that work in the liver
- effects on some blood and urine tests
