Zovirax 800 Mg

Zovirax 800 Mg

Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet, an anti-viral drug, prevents the growth of the virus by attacking the infected cells. Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet is used to treat a number of viral infections such as-

Herpes- In case of treatment, a dosage of 200 Mg is given to be taken 5 time daily, at an interval of 4 hours for a period of 5 days. For prevention of herpes, 200 Mg is prescribed to be taken 4 times a daily, after every 6 hours for a period of 6 to 12 months.

It is best that you avoid taking Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet if you allergic to the drug or any ingredients in it. Special care should be taken if you are on Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet and suffer from other health issues like kidney problems, abnormalities of the nervous system or taking various other drugs.

Drug = Acyclovir

Strength = 800 Mg

Manufacturer = Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

How To Take

Take Zovirax 800 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet

Zovirax 400 Mg Tablet

Zovirax 200 Tablet

Zovirax Suspension

Zovirax 250 Mg Infusion

Zovirax Eye Ointment

Side Effects

Headache

Dizziness

Vomiting

Nausea

Fatigue

Fever

Stomach pain

Diarrhea

Skin rash

Photophobia

Warning

Pregnancy:-Zovirax 800 Mg is recommended for pregnant women. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take Zovirax 800 Mg medicine.

Breast-feeding:- Zovirax 800 Mg is excreted through the breastmilk. Discuss with your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take Zovirax 800 Mg medicine. Monitoring of any undesired effects is necessary.

Hydration:-Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet may increase the risk of kidney injury when taken with other medicines that cause kidney injury. Adequate water should be consumed to prevent the accumulation of Zovirax 800 Mg medicine.

Impaired kidney function:- Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet is used with caution in the patients with the severe kidney injury. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

Uses

Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of herpes zoster infection which is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus.

Zovirax 800 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus.