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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acyclovir?
How does Acyclovir work?
How should Acyclovir be taken?
Who shouldn’t use Acyclovir?
What side effects does Acyclovir have?
What is Acyclovir?
Acyclovir is commonly known as Zovirax, a powerful prescription medication designed to treat shingles, genital herpes, and chicken pox. Acyclovir is a post breakout treatment that can help heal more quickly and reduce the discomfort caused by genital herpes. If you are searching for a suppressive treatment please see Valtrex another medication designed to treat genital herpes.
How does Acyclovir work?
Acyclovir is designed for episodic therapy, which means once you have a breakout you can use Acyclovir to treat it. The pill is to be ingested orally a certain number of times per day depending on the specific kind of treatment you are seeking. There are different dosages and durations for treating genital herpes Vs. chicken pox.
How should Acyclovir be taken?
At the sign of breakout a person should take the prescribed mgs 5 times daily every four hours for 7 to 10 days when treating genital herpes. When treating chicken pox the medication should be taken for only 5 days.
Who shouldn’t use Acyclovir?
Pregnant and or nursing mother should not use this medication. Also there has been reported a higher level of side effects in people over 65 years of age.
What side effects does Acyclovir have?
Side effects of Acyclovir have included but are not completely subject to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache.
The information within this FAQ is for your benefit, but cannot replace the advice of your doctor. Only a doctor can assess the risks and benefits of this product to you based on your own personal medical history. Please keep all prescription medications out of the reach of children.
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