ACYCLOVIR 200MG TABLETS (DAVIR) 30S

Description

Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets contain a medicine called aciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses.

Aciclovir can be used to

treat chickenpox and shingles
treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections
stop these problems returning after you have had them
stop these problems in people whose immune system works less well, which means their bodies are less able to fight infections
2. What you need to know before you take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
Do not take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets:
if you are allergic to aciclovir or valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Do not take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets

if you have kidney problems
if you are over 65 years of age
If you are not sure if the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets.

It is important that you drink plenty of water while taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets

Children
Aciclovir tablets can be used mainly for the treatment of non-severe skin and mucous membranes herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Your child’s doctor will recommend IV aciclovir for the treatment of neonatal HSV and severe HSV infection, if your child’s immune system is not working properly.

Other medicines and Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines.

In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines.

probenecid, used to treat gout
cimetidine, used to treat stomach ulcers
mycophenolate mofetil, used to stop your body rejecting transplanted organs
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines
Some side effects such as feeling drowsy or sleepy may impair your ability to concentrate and react. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.