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Aciclovir 200mg/400mg/800 Tablets
Aciclovir 200mg, 400mg and 800mg Tablets
1. What are Aciclovir Tablets and what are they used for
2. Before you take Aciclovir Tablets
3. How to take Aciclovir Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Aciclovir Tablets
6. Further information
The name of your medicine is Aciclovir Tablets. This belongs to a group pf medicines called antivirals.
Aciclovir Tablets can be used:
Aciclovir Tablets should not be used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in newborns and babies up to 3 months old or severe HSV infections in children with low resistance to disease.
Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir Tablets.
Before you take Aciclovir Tablets tell your doctor if:
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Aciclovir Tablets.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines bought without a prescription, including herbal medicines.
In particular tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Tell your doctor you are taking this medicine if you are going to have any blood or urine tests.
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
You should not drive or operate machinery until you are sure that the tablets are not affecting your ability to do so.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Take this medicine as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Look on the label and ask the doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual doses are given below. These may be changed by your doctor:
Herpes Simplex
Shingles
Stopping these problems returning after you have had them
Stopping these problems in people whose immune systems work less well and whose bodies are less able to fight infection
Herpes Simplex
Children over 2 years
Children under 2 years
Stopping these problems returning after you have had them
Children over 2 years
Children under 2 years
Stopping these problems in people whose immune systems work less well and whose bodies are less able to fight infection
Children over 2 years
Children under 2 years
Shingles
This medicine should not be used to treat shingles in children.
Your doctor may decide to lower your dose if you are elderly or have kidney problems.
Talk to your doctor or go to your nearest hospital straight way. Take this leaflet and any tablets you have left to show the doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose. Take your next dose as soon as you remember, then go on as before. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Aciclovir Tablets can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reactions (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people)
An allergic reaction may include:
Other side effects include:
Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people)
Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people)
Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people)
Frequency not known:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed below.
United Kingdom
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine
The tablets come in three strengths, 200mg, 400mg and 800mg.
Aciclovir 200mg Tablets are white, circular tablets marked ACV 200 on one face and CP on the reverse.
Aciclovir 400mg Tablets are white, oval tablets marked with ACV 400 and a breakline on one face and CP on the reverse.
Aciclovir 800mg Tablets are white, oval tablets marked with ACV 800 and a breakline on one face and CP on the reverse.
Aciclovir 200mg Tablets are available in blister packs of 25 and 100 tablets.
Aciclovir 400mg Tablets are available in blister packs of 25, 30, 56, 60, 70 and 100 tablets.
Aciclovir 800mg Tablets are available in blister packs of 35 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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This leaflet was last revised 06/2021.
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