Zovirax Tablet
Acyclovir
Ingredients & Drug Type
Zovirax Tablet is listed as Dermatology containing Acyclovir. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Acyclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 400mg / 800mg
Dosing
- Frequency
- 5 مرات يومياً
- Duration
- 5–7 أيام
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 400mg ×5/day للهربس البسيط، 800mg ×5/day للنطاقي.
- Frequency: 5 مرات يومياً.
- Typical duration: 5–7 أيام.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Zovirax Tablet is listed as Dermatology containing Acyclovir. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Zovirax tablets (oral aciclovir) — the founding herpes-family antiviral. Its golden rule: start within 72h of shingles onset (reduces post-herpetic neuralgia; eye-area zoster is an ophthalmic emergency). Five daily doses with generous water (renal crystallization prevention); dose-adjust in kidney impairment; chickenpox in adults merits treatment within 24h.
Uses / Indications
- Herpes simplex
- herpes zoster (shingles)
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- Nausea
- headache
- rare renal impairment
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- حساسية للأسيكلوفير أو فالاسيكلوفير. القصور الكلوي: تعديل جرعة إلزامي لا منع. الحمل: يُستخدم عند الحاجة الواضحة (جدري ماء الحامل خطير — بياناته مطمئنة نسبياً وقرار الطبيب).
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- الوقت جوهر الأمر: طفح مؤلم بشريط على جانب واحد من الجذع أو الوجه = طبيب اليوم لا الأسبوع القادم (كل ساعة تحسب لكبح ألم الأعصاب التالي). **حزام ناري قرب العين = طوارئ عيون فوراً**. اشرب بسخاء مع كل جرعة
- والتزم مواعيده الخمسة (منبهات). المصاب بجدري الماء أو الحزام معدٍ لمن لم يصب بالجدري — ابعد عن الحوامل والرضع حتى تجف الحويصلات. احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- قليلة: البروبينسيد والسيميتيدين يرفعانه
- ومع أدوية الكلى المجهدة الأخرى (مضادات التهاب مزمنة
- بعض المضادات) يتراكب العبء الكلوي. الميكوفينولات (زراعة أعضاء): مراقبة.
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Zovirax Tablet?
Zovirax Tablet contains Acyclovir and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Zovirax Tablet?
Catalog dosing information includes: 400mg ×5/day للهربس البسيط، 800mg ×5/day للنطاقي. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Zovirax Tablet?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Zovirax Tablet be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.