Aciclovir Genital Herpes Treatment – 400mg Tablets

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Aciclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat the herpes virus – it can be used to treat genital herpes, cold sores, and other herpes simplex infections, as well as chickenpox and shingles. Antiviral medicines act on infected cells by stopping the virus from growing.
 
How aciclovir treats herpes
These tablets contain 400mg of aciclovir, which works by preventing the herpes virus from multiplying, reducing the severity of the infection and stopping it from spreading. Aciclovir can also be prescribed to prevent herpes infections in people who have had them before or those with a weak immune system.
 
Directions
The recommended adult dosage for these 400mg aciclovir tablets is usually 2 per day, with an interval of 12 hours between. You should swallow these tablets whole with water, but if necessary you can dissolve the tablets in a glass of water, as long as it’s 50ml or more. You can take aciclovir tablets with or without food.
The dosage will depend on the type of herpes virus that you’re using aciclovir tablets for, as well as your age. When you’re prescribed this medicine by your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist, you will be given a recommended dosage dependent on your needs. You must always follow your doctor or pharmacist’s advice.
You should start taking aciclovir at the first signs of infection – this way, you should start to feel better after just a few days.
 
Side effects
As with all medicines, aciclovir comes with the possibility of side effects. Fortunately, these won’t affect everyone. If you have any signs of an allergic reaction (rash, swelling of the face, shortness of breath) or jaundice (yellowing of your skin & whites of your eyes), stop taking aciclovir immediately and seek immediate medical attention. 
Common side effects that may affect up to 1 in 10 people include: 

Headache
Feeling dizzy
Feeling or being sick
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Skin reaction after exposure to light (photosensitivity)
Itching
Feeling tired
Unexplained fever
Feeling faint when standing up

An uncommon side effect that may affect up to 1 in 100 people is hair loss. Rare and very rare side effects can include: 

Effects on certain blood or urine tests
Increases in the enzymes that work in the liver
Reduced numbers of red blood cells (anaemia)
Reduced numbers of white blood cells (leukopenia)
Reduced numbers of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia)
Feeling weak
Feeling agitated or confused
Shaking or tremors
Hallucinations
Fits
Feeling unusually sleepy or drowsy
Unsteadiness when walking
Lack of coordination
Difficulty speaking
Inability to think or judge clearly
Unconsciousness
Paralysis of part or all of your body
Disturbances of behaviour, speech and eye movements
Stiff neck
Sensitivity to light
Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
Kidney problems where you pass little or no urine
Pain in your lower back or just above your hip

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme. 
 
Warnings
You must not take aciclovir tablets if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. You should talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking aciclovir if: 

You have kidney problems
You are over 65
You have nervous system abnormalities
You are taking any other medicines, particularly cimetidine (used to treat peptic ulcers), probenecid (used to treat gout), mycophenolate mofetil (used to stop your body rejecting transplanted organs), or theophylline (used in asthma or other breathing problems) 

 
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, trying to have a baby or are breastfeeding, you should speak to a Chemist4U pharmacist before taking aciclovir tablets to make sure they’re right for you and your baby.
 
Age restrictions
Aciclovir is suitable for children, but for children under the age of 2, a smaller dose may be needed. You should always follow your doctor or pharmacist’s advice when these tablets are prescribed to you or your child. 
 
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
 
Storage
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.