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Aciclovir / 400mg
Aciclovir is a prescription medication for genital herpes.
Aciclovir is used in decreasing the pain and speeding up the healing of blisters or sores in people with varicella or chickenpox, herpes zoster or shingles, and first-time or repeat outbreaks of genital herpes. It is also used to prevent an outbreak of genital herpes in people who have been infected with the virus.
It treats infections caused by the herpes virus, including;
- Cold sores around the mouth
- Genital herpes
What is Aciclovir?
Aciclovir (Acyclovir) is an antiviral medication prescribed for symptomatic relief of the herpes simplex virus, including herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) which causes cold sores, herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) that causes genital herpes and herpes varicella-zoster (VZV) which causes chickenpox and shingles.
You can use this medication to prevent outbreaks and also to relieve symptoms. If you start taking the pills as soon as you notice symptoms, you can significantly reduce the time it takes for the infection to go away, often within 1-2 days.
You should always follow your doctor’s advice when taking prescription medication.
You can take Aciclovir with or without food but you should always take the treatment with water; this is due to the risk of dehydration, as Aciclovir tablets can cause reduced kidney function.
The dosage you're prescribed will depend on the type of infection and the symptoms' severity. The following dosages are recommended for the treatment of herpes virus:
- for the treatment of an initial genital herpes infection - take one 200mg pill 5 times a day for 5 days
- for the treatment of a cold sores infection - take one 200mg tablet 5 times a day for 5 days
- for the treatment of a recurrent genital herpes infection - take one 800mg tablet 3 times a day, or 200mg 5 times a day for 2 days
- for the prevention of genital herpes and cold sores - take two 200mg tablets twice a day for up to 6-12 months under doctor’s supervision
