Acivirax 800 mg 20 tablets
Compound
Each tablet contains
Acyclovir – 800 mg.
Auxiliary components: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K30, starch sodium gluconate.
Properties
Acivirax is an antiviral agent. It has an effect on the Herpes Simplex virus (types 1 and 2), the Varicella zoster virus (chicken pox).
Indications
treatment of chickenpox and shingles.
Mode of application
Acivirax tablets are intended for oral administration and may be dissolved in at least 50 ml of water or swallowed whole with a little water.
For adults: treatment of chickenpox and infections caused by herpes zoster: 800 mg 5 times a day at intervals of 4 hours, excluding the nightly dose. Treatment continues for 7 days. Dosing should begin as soon as possible after the onset of infection. Treatment of chickenpox in immunocompetent patients should begin within 24 hours of the onset of the rash.
Children: Treatment of varicella infections: 6 years and older: 800 mg 4 times a day. Duration – 5 days. There are no specific data on the treatment of herpes infection in immunocompetent children. In the treatment of infections caused by herpes zoster, it is recommended to adjust the dose to 800 mg 2 times a day at intervals of 12 hours for patients with severe renal insufficiency and up to 800 mg 3 times a day at intervals of 8 hours for patients with moderate renal insufficiency.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to acyclovir, valaciclovir or any of the excipients.
Precautionary measures
in patients with impaired renal function, which is especially common in elderly patients, a lower dose is recommended. In case of impaired renal function, the dosage will be adjusted by the doctor. When using acyclovir, it is necessary to monitor kidney function. Drink plenty of fluids while taking acyclovir.
Side effects
the skin rash disappears when the drug is stopped. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, and drowsiness have been observed in patients with impaired renal function or other conditions. Hepatitis, jaundice, renal colic.
Storage method
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C, out of the reach of children.
Package
carton box contains 1.2 blisters of 10 tablets each, paper instructions.