Directions:
Follow
the directions for using Acyclovir provided by your doctor.
Take Acyclovir with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
Store Acyclovir at room temperature, away from light and
moisture. To clean up your infection completely, continue
taking Acyclovir for the full course of treatment even if
you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If
you miss a dose of Acyclovir, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Side
Effects:
Side
effects of Acyclovir, that may go away during treatment,
include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions:
If your symptoms do not improve within a
few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
If you are using Acyclovir for genital herpes, begin using
it as soon as you notice symptoms (pain, burning, blisters)
of an infection. Use a condom during sexual intercourse.
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using Acyclovir during pregnancy.
If you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for
instructions on using Acyclovir during pregnancy. Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Acyclovir is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will
be breast-feeding while you are using Acyclovir, check with
your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug Interactions:
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.
Missed Dose:
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
If you miss a dose of Acyclovir , take it as soon as remembered;
do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose,
instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Storage:
Store Acyclovir at room temperature between
59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away from heat
and light. Keep this and all medications out of the reach
of children.
Notes:
Acyclovir is most effective if it is
started within 48 hours of when the rash first appears.
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