What is Zovirax 200 mg used for?
Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children).
What is Zovirax Tablets used for?
Zovirax tablets 800 mg are indicated for the treatment of varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles) infections (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children).
When should I take Zovirax Tablets?
The tablets, capsules, and suspension are usually taken with or without food two to five times a day for 5 to 10 days, starting as soon as possible after your symptoms begin. When acyclovir is used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes, it is usually taken two to five times a day for up to 12 months.
What is the side effect of Zovirax?
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, headache, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Does Zovirax actually work?
Zovirax Cream has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 33 ratings for the treatment of Cold Sores. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect.
How long does it take for Zovirax to start working?
Response and effectiveness. May take up to two hours to reach peak plasma concentrations after oral acyclovir administration. May take up to three days for symptom reduction; however, acyclovir should be taken until the course prescribed is completed. Acyclovir works best when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.
How long does it take for Zovirax to work?
What kind of viruses does acyclovir treat?
Acyclovir is used to treat the symptoms of chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections of the genitals (sex organs), the skin, the brain, and mucous membranes (lips and mouth), and widespread herpes virus infections in newborns. Acyclovir is also used to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections.
