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| Uses |
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| | Zovirax is used to treat,
or prevent, infections from oral herpes, genital herpes, or varicella-zoster viruses.
These are also known as cold sores, sexually transmitted herpes, chicken-pox,
and shingles. This medicine stop the replication of herpes viruses by blocking
the formation of its genetic materials. |
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| Directions |
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| | Zovirax is taken orally and
may be taken by mouth with food in stomach upset occurs. For herpes outbreaks,
patients are generally given 800mg 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. For repeat
infections doses are usually 200mg given 5 times daily for 5 days. This medicine
comes in an ointment form. The ointment is used on the affected area usually every
3 hours ( 6 times per day) for 7 days. Take the full course of this medicine as
directed. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Some common side effects reported
with this medicine include: feeling tired rash insomnia stomach upset headache
If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.
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| Precautions |
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| | This medicine should be used
with caution by patients with a history of liver or kidney disease and with existing
neurological problems. For women, use during pregnancy should only occur if the
potential benefits outweigh the possible risk to the fetus. Talk to your doctor
or pediatrician before using this medicine while nursing. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Talk to your pharmacist or
physician if you are taking this with other drugs. This medication may interact
with other drugs used to treat viral infections. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | Take your next dose of Zovirax
as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Zovirax
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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