Aclovir
This medicine helps stop certain viruses from growing and can be used to treat or prevent infections like cold sores, shingles, or chickenpox.
Form
tabletti
Strength
400 mg
Active Ingredient
Aciclovir
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults with herpes simplex infections, typically one 200 mg tablet five times a day.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth with water, exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has advised.
Important
Do not take more than 4000 mg (five 800 mg tablets) in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Throwing up (vomiting)
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain
- •Itching
- •Skin rashes (including sensitivity to light)
- •Feeling tired
- •Fever
RARE
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Hair loss
- •Sudden severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- •Trouble breathing
- •Temporary changes in liver tests (bilirubin, liver enzymes)
- •Swelling of the face or tongue (angioedema)
- •Changes in kidney tests (urea, creatinine)
- •Problems with blood cells (e.g., anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia)
- •Feeling restless or confused
- •Shaking or tremors
- •Problems with movement coordination (ataxia)
- •Speech problems (dysarthria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), mental problems (psychotic symptoms)
- •Seizures
- •Feeling very sleepy
- •Brain problems (encephalopathy), coma
- •Liver inflammation, possibly with yellow skin or eyes (jaundice)
- •Sudden kidney failure, kidney pain
Important Warnings
- Do not take Aclovir if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor before taking Aclovir if you are over 65 years old or have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, especially probenecid, cimetidine, or mycophenolate mofetil.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars (e.g., lactose), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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- Drink plenty of water when taking Aclovir tablets, especially if you are elderly or have kidney problems.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Reduce the dose and/or increase the dosing interval in severe renal impairment. (updated 4.12.2023)