Aciclovir Tablets

Aciclovir Tablets are highly used for the treatment of herpes virus. The tablet is well considered for many of the outspread of the infections like genital herpes. The acyclovir tablets greatly supress the repetition of recurrences of herpes infections. In immunocompetent patients. It is also for all the patients with prophylaxis of herpes that is simplex infections in these patients.

Aciclovir tablets are also widely used for many treatments like chickenpox and herpes zoster which is shingles infections. It is also used to treat many infections caused by some other types of viruses. It is a great healer for cold sores that occurs around the mouth. (caused because of herpes simplex), shingles (caused because of herpes zoster), and chickenpox.

Dosage of Acyclovir Tablets

Genital Herpes

• The dose should be taken by 200 mg PO q4hr while awake which is 5 times dailyfor continuously for 10 working days or 400 mg PO q8hr for 7-10 working days.
• The treatment can be changed for Intermittent medication treatment for recurrence. This follows the dosage of 200 mg PO q4hr while you are awake that is 5 times daily continuous for 5 days.
• For severe chronic suppression forthe patient, one can take the dosage of 400 mg PO q12hr for continuous of 12 months. Andalternatively, the dose of 200 mg can be taken 3-5 times daily.

Herpes Simplex Virus

For herpes simplex Virus the patient should take10-15 mg/kg IV q8hr with continuous working 10 days.; And it should be up to 14-21 days as reported

Mucocutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus Infection

The patient should carefully take the dosage with IV: 5 mg/kg q8hr for no-stop working 7 days. Dose should be reported as per the doctor’s advise with 400mg qhr while awake for 5 days working hours following days.

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

If the patient wants to treat Herpes Zoster also called as Shingle then he should take 800 mg PO q4hr working days for continuous of 5 times daily for 7-10 days.

For Immunocompromised Patients

• 10 mg/kg IV q8hr working of 7 days without a break.
• CrCl 25-50 mL/min as recommended by the doctor that can be IV dose q12hr.
• CrCl 10-25 mL/min as recommended by the doctor that even can be for IV dose once daily.
• CrCl 0-10 mL/min as recommended by the doctor that can even be 50% of recommended IV dose once daily without non-stop.

Side Effects of the Medication

• Nausea or Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constant Headache
• You may feel Dizziness
• You may feel Tiredness
• Muscle or joint aches
• Blurry Vision changes
• Body Fluid retention
• Hair loss more often times
• Confusion while working
• Behavioural Changes in the Body

Some very serious side effects maybe seen which can be like-

• Often you may face severe rashes with many hives that may be bad or causes
• Blisters and peeling for of the skin
• The skin may turn yellow colour
• You may also see yourself in some unusual blood flowing from bruises
• Breathing in a very difficult situation
• Decreased urination or blood while urinating
• Extreme sleepiness or confusion
• Hallucinations
• Tingling always and numbness or shakiness of the body

Precautions to be taken Acyclovir Tablets

• The medication should be taken under experts’ advice
• One should follow the best dosage pattern as given by the doctor
• In case of side effects, consult the doctor immediately
• One should not worry of any side effects as it may be curable
• Stop the medication if there are no benefits for your health problem
• Make sure you consult the right specialist and doctor for your cure with Acyclovir Tablets
• The areas which are affected by herpes should be maintained with clean surrounding with dry areas as much as possible.
• Always wear loose fitting clothes to avoid irritating sores with blisters.