Acyclovir is an antiviral that acts by interfering with viral DNA polymerase to inhibit DNA replication via chain termination

treat chickenpox: a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It can cause an itchy, blister-like rash. The rash first appears on the chest, back, and face, and then spreads over the entire body
treat shingles: a viral infection that causes a painful rash.
treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections
stop these problems in people whose immune system works less well, which means their bodies are less able to fight infections

Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

headache
feeling dizzy
feeling or being sick
diarrhea
stomach pains
skin reaction after exposure to light (photosensitivity)
feeling tired
unexplained fever (high temperature) and feeling faint, especially when standing up.
Allergic reactions (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Acyclovir Tablets and see a doctor straight away. The signs may include:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Eat Healthily: Much of your immune system is in your GI tract, so keeping a healthy gut is half of the battle. Immune-system-boosting foods include fish, nuts, and olive oil.
Take Your Vitamins
Wash Your Hands Often and Sanitize
Get Enough Sleep

If you are allergic to acyclovir or valacyclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Acyclovir Tablets
if you have kidney problems
if you are over 65 years of age

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:

store below 25°c
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Virustat 200 Mg - 30 Tablets

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