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acyclovir, ay-sye-kloe-veer, belongs to the family, antivirals, which, treat infections caused by viruses, usually these medicines work for only one kind, group, virus infections, acyclovir, treat the symptoms, chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections, the genitals, sex organs, the skin, the brain, mucous membranes, lips and mouth, widespread herpes virus infections in newborns, acyclovir is also, prevent recurrent genital herpes infections, acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores, heal faster, acyclovir, other virus infections, it does not work in treating certain virus infections, the common cold, acyclovir, dosage forms, oral, capsules, oral suspension, tablets, parenteral, injection, for acyclovir, allergic reaction to acyclovir, valacyclovir, allergic to any other substances, foods, sulfites, other preservatives, dyes, acyclovir has been used in pregnant women and has not been reported to cause birth defects , studies, studies in rats and rabbits, acyclovir given by injection may keep the fetus from becoming attached to the lining, the uterus, womb, acyclovir has not been shown to cause birth defects , other problems in mice given many times the usual human dose, in rats, rabbits given several times the usual human dose, when breast-feeding , acyclovir passes into breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, children a limited number, studies, done using oral acyclovir in children, it has not caused different effects, problems in children, in adults, agitation, confusion, dizziness , drowsiness , especially likely to occur in elderly patients, usually more sensitive than younger adults to the central nervous system effects, acyclovir, in many cases two different medicines, an interaction might occur, changes in dose, acyclovir, health care professionals, carmustine, bicnu, cisplatin, platinol, combination pain medicine containing acetaminophen and aspirin, excedrin, other salicylates, cyclosporine, sandimmune, deferoxamine, desferal, with long-term use, gold salts, medicine for arthritis, inflammation, pain medicine, except narcotics, lithium, lithane, methotrexate, mexate, other medicine for infection, penicillamine, cuprimine, plicamycin, mithracin, streptozocin, zanosar, tiopronin, thiola, concurrent use, with acyclovir may increase the chance for side effects, especially when kidney disease is present other medical problems, acyclovir, any other medical problems, dehydration, kidney disease , dehydration, kidney disease may increase blood levels, acyclovir, increasing the chance, side effects, nervous system problems, acyclovir may make these problems worse , patient information about the treatment, herpes, chickenpox, shingles is available with this medicine, read it carefully before using this medicine, acyclovir is best used, possible after the symptoms, herpes infection, shingles, pain, burning, blisters, begin to appear, acyclovir for the treatment, chickenpox, best to start taking acyclovir, possible after the first sign, the chickenpox rash, usually within one day, acyclovir capsules, tablets, oral suspension, taken with meals, an empty stomach, acyclovir is best taken with a full glass, with 8 ounces of water, are using acyclovir oral suspension, use a specially marked measuring spoon, other device to measure each dose accurately, the average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount, liquid, to help clear up my herpes infection, chickenpox, shingles, keep taking acyclovir for the full time, symptoms begin to clear up after a few days, do not miss any doses, do not use more often, for a longer time, acyclovir will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, acyclovir, dose, different, kidney disease , dose is different, the number, capsules, tablets, teaspoonfuls, suspension, take depends on the strength, the number, doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking acyclovir, for oral, dosage forms, capsules, oral suspension, tablets, for treatment, genital herpes , adults and children 12 years, age and older, 200 milligrams, five times a day for ten days, children up to 12 years, determined by the doctor, for prevention, recurrent outbreaks, genital herpes infections, adults and children 12 years, age and older, 200 to 400 mg two to five times a day for five days, up to twelve months, depending on how often my outbreaks, infection occur, children up to 12 years, determined by the doctor, for treatment, chickenpox, adults and children who weigh over 88 pounds, 40 kilograms, 800 mg four times a day for five days, children 2 years, age and older and weighing 88 pounds, 40 kilograms, dose is based on body weight, determined by the doctor, the usual dose is 20 mg per kilogram, body weight, up to 800 mg, four times a day for five days, children up to 2 years, determined by the doctor, for treatment, shingles, adults and children 12 years, age and older, 800 mg five times a day for seven to ten days, children up to 12 years, determined by the doctor, for injection, dosage form, for treatment, herpes, the brain, genitals, mucous membranes, for the treatment, shingles, adults and children 12 years, age and older, dose is based on body weight, determined by the doctor, the usual dose is 5 to 10 mg, acyclovir per kg, 2.3 to 4.5 mg per pound, body weight, injected slowly into a vein over at least a one-hour period, repeated every eight hours for five to ten days, children up to 12 years, dose is based on body weight, determined by the doctor, the usual dose is 10 mg to 20 mg, acyclovir per kg, 4.5 mg to 9.1 mg per pound, body weight, injected slowly into a vein over at least a one-hour period and repeated every eight hours for seven to ten days, for treatment, widespread herpes virus infection in newborns, infants from birth to 3 months, dose is based on body weight, determined by the doctor, the usual dose is 10 mg, acyclovir per kg, 4.5 mg per pound, body weight, injected slowly into a vein over at least a one-hour period and repeated every eight hours for ten days, missed dose if you do miss a dose, almost time for my next dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, do not store the capsule, tablet form, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, if my symptoms do not improve within a few days, they become worse, the areas affected by herpes, chickenpox, shingles should be kept as clean and dry as possible, wear loose-fitting clothing to avoid irritating the sores, blisters, important to remember that acyclovir will not keep you from spreading herpes to others, herpes infection, the genitals can be caught from, spread to my partner during any sexual activity, even though you may get herpes if my partner has no symptoms, the infection is more likely, spread if sores are present, this is true until the sores are completely healed, scabs have fallen off, best to avoid any sexual activity if either you, sexual partner has any symptoms, herpes, the use, a latex condom, rubber ', may help prevent the spread, herpes, spermicidal, sperm-killing, jelly, a diaphragm, not help, side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur, more common--for acyclovir injection only, pain, swelling, redness at place, injection, abdominal, stomach pain, decreased frequency, urination, amount, urine, increased thirst, appetite, nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness , weakness, tarry stools , blood in urine , stools, chills, fever, sore throat, confusion, convulsions, seizures, hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, hives, pinpoint red spots on skin, trembling, unusual bleeding, bruising, frequency not determined, bleeding, oozing from puncture sites, mucous membranes, bowel, mouth, nose, urinary bladder, continuing, blistering, peeling, loosening, skin, bluish coloring, the hands and feet, blurred vision , bruising at the place, injection, changes in facial skin color, changes in vision, clumsiness, coughing, decreased consciousness, difficulty in breathing, swallowing, dizziness , feeling faint, severe, fast heartbeat, irritability, itching, skin rash , large hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs, mood, mental changes, muscle cramps , pain, weakness, pale skin, red, irritated eyes, sense, agitation, uneasiness, shakiness and unsteady walk, sores, ulcers, white spots in mouth, lips, swelling, eyelids, face, feet, hands, lower legs, lips, swollen, painful, tender lymph nodes, glands, in neck, armpit, groin, unsteadiness, other problems with muscle control, coordination, yellow eyes, skin, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, more common-- especially seen with high doses, general feeling, discomfort, illness, less common-- especially seen with long-term use, high doses, diarrhea, headache, frequency not determined, burning, prickling, tingling sensations, drowsiness , hair, other side effects, additional information once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show, also useful for other medical problems, not specifically included in product labeling, acyclovir by injection is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions, herpes simplex, for prevention, repeated infections, in people with a weak immune system, herpes zoster infections, the eye, shingles, for prevention, repeated infections, in people with a weak immune system other than, information, there is no additional information relating to, side effects for these uses, brand names, zovirax, alti-acyclovir avirax zovirax zovirax wellstat pac zovirax zostab pac, another commonly used name is aciclovir, category antiviral, systemic