Drug application
Zovirax is widely used in treatment of shingles (or herpes zoster), chickenpox (or varicella) and also in treatment and suppression of genital herpes infection. Feel free to purchase Zovirax if you suffer from any of these conditions.
Method of application
Prescribed by your doctor in charge Zovirax is taken orally in doses which are recommended in the prescription or instruction to the medicine. It can be taken with or without food and the more fluids the better should be taken with it.
If any symptoms of the diseases mentioned above are observed the therapy with the use of Zovirax must be started. In case of acute outbreaks Zovirax must be used during the whole course of treatment even though you may feel better in a few days already. When applied for therapy the effect of Zovirax will be stronger when it is taken at the same time every day.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Zovirax is an antiviral drug. Though it halts replication of viruses the virus itself is not eradicated.
Missed Dose
On condition that you failed to take the drug on time do it as soon as you have such a possibility but never take a double dose, better skip the missed one in case it is time you took the next one.
Storage
The temperature in the storage room should be not higher than 25°C. Refrigeration is forbidden.
Warnings/Precautions
Abstain from taking Zovirax in the following cases and medical conditions:
- allergy to valacyclovir or any component of Zovirax Capsules;
- pregnancy, planning of pregnancy or breast-feeding;
- implementation of any prescribed or non-prescribed treatment based on herbals and dietary supplements;
- food allergies, allergic response to particular medicines and substances;
- kidney problems, depressed immune system.
In case you undergo any of the conditions described consult the doctor on the matter or turn to the pharmacist. Moreover your physician must be aware of your taking any other drugs if you are going to use Zovirax because it may interact with some medicines:
aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs also called NSAIDs (ibuprofen), cyclosporine and amphotericin B, tacrolimus, vancomycin. They may have bad effect on kidneys, side effects concerning kidneys is likely to increase. Under the circumstances when you are not quite sure about this issue consultation with the specialist is obligatory.
Side effects that may take place:
There are hardly any medicines which cause no side effects at all. Jus it depends on a person taking this or that drug, on health peculiarities, on food and way of life, even on environment. That’s why you’d better pay thorough attention to possible side effects and their connection with other health problems.
Such side effects as headaches accompanied by vomiting, general body discomfort, diarrhea and so forth are basic ones provided that Zovirax is taken.
More serious attention must be paid to more severe side effects:
Extreme allergic reactions (hives, rash, itching) up to anaphylactic shock signs (heavy breathing, squeeze of chest, face, lips and tongue swelling); aggressive and disorderly behaviour; urine with blood; decreased consciousness; hallucination; pain in the small of one's back; shifts of mood; skin blistering and peeling; bleeding.
Additional information
Don’t share Zovirax with those for whom it wasn’t prescribed. If the condition worsens turn to the physician.
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