Aciclovir

Aciclovir

Aciclovir

What is Aciclovir?

Aciclovir is a well known anti-viral medication for the treatment of infections such as genital herpes, cold sores and shingles. It's often prescribed by doctors to patients who are experiencing symptoms for the first time. If you start taking it as soon as you notice an outbreak of symptoms, you can significantly reduce the time it takes for the infection to go away. Aciclovir can also be used as a preventative treatment to keep herpes outbreaks at bay, which is particularly helpful for people who regularly struggle with painful outbreaks of genital herpes.

Who can take it?

Most people over the age of 18 can use aciclovir safely and successfully for the treatment of outbreaks of genital herpes, cold sores and shingles. You may not be able to use Aciclovir safely if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are diabetic, or if you are taking medicines like cimetidine, zidovudine and ciclosporin. Make sure you detail any medications you are taking, as well as any medical conditions that you have, during your online consultation.

How do you take it?

It depends on your condition. In all cases you can take the tablets with or without food.

Genital herpes or cold sores:one 400mg dose 3 times a day for 5 days.It's recommended that you take a single 400mg dose 2 times a day for up to 12 weeks and thereafter review with your doctor

The dosage also depends on the state of your immune system. Only your doctor may determine the right dosage for you. Be sure to finish the entire course of treatment to prevent the virus from coming back. Avoid all sexual contact while you are taking Famvir.

Side effects

Prescription anti-viral medications can potentially cause side effects; however, they won''t affect everyone. Some of the most common side effects are dizziness, headaches, diarrhoea, stomach pain, skin rashes and tiredness. They should pass very quickly, but speak to a doctor if you are concerened.

Order Aciclovir online

You can order Aciclovir from Doctor Matt your online doctor by taking our free online consultation form.

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