Aciclovir Tablets
Aciclovir tablets for herpes zoster and herpes simplex. It works best when started at the first sign of an outbreak.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Aciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg · 800mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aciclovir Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aciclovir Tablets details
- Conditions
- Herpes Zoster · Herpes Simplex Virus Infections · Varicella
- Alternative names
- zovirax
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Known off-label uses
- cytomegalovirus prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to aciclovir
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; diarrhoea; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children.
Serious side effects
acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention; neurologic toxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Aciclovir tablets for herpes zoster and herpes simplex. It works best when started at the first sign of an outbreak.
Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits viral DNA synthesis and replication by terminating the growing DNA chain within infected cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Aciclovir Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Aciclovir, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.