What Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets are and what they are used for
Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets contain a medicine called aciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses.
Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets can be used to
treat chickenpox and shingles
treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections
stop these problems returning after you have had them
stop these problems in people whose immune system works less well, which means their bodies are less able to fight infections
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Taking this medicine
Take this medicine by mouth
Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and stir before drinking
If you prefer, the tablet can also be swallowed whole with a little water.
Start to take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets as soon as possible.
The dose that you should take will depend on what you have been given Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets for. Your doctor will discuss this with you. An 800 mg tablet is also available.
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Treatment of chickenpox and shingles
The usual dose is one 800 mg tablet taken five times a day
You should space your dose by at least four hours
Suggested times are: 7am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm
You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets for seven days.
Treatment of cold sores and genital herpes
The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet taken five times a day
You should space your dose by at least four hours
Suggested times are: 7am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 11pm
You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets for five days, or longer if your doctor tells you to.
Stopping these problems returning after you have had them
The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet taken four times a day
You should try to space each dose by 6 hours
You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets until your doctor tells you to stop.
Stopping these problems in people whose immune systems work less well and whose bodies are less able to fight infections
The usual dose is one 200 mg tablet taken four times a day
You should try to space each dose by 6 hours
You should take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets until your doctor tells you to stop.
Your doctor may adjust the dose of Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets if:
it is for a child
you are over 65 years of age
you have kidney problems. If you have kidney problems, it is important to drink plenty of water while you are being treated with Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
Talk to your doctor before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets if any of the above apply.
If you take more Aciclovir Tablets than you should
Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets are not usually harmful, unless you take too much over several days. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take too much Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets. Take the medicine pack with you.
If you forget to take Aciclovir Tablets
If you forget to take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
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UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
What you need to know before you take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
Do not take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets:
if you are allergic to aciclovir or valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Do not take Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
if you have kidney problems
if you are over 65 years of age
If you are not sure if the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets.
It is important that you drink plenty of water while taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
Children
Aciclovir tablets can be used mainly for the treatment of non-severe skin and mucous membranes herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Your child’s doctor will recommend IV aciclovir for the treatment of neonatal HSV and severe HSV infection, if your child’s immune system is not working properly.
Other medicines and Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines.
In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines.
probenecid, used to treat gout
cimetidine, used to treat stomach ulcers
mycophenolate mofetil, used to stop your body rejecting transplanted organs
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Some side effects such as feeling drowsy or sleepy may impair your ability to concentrate and react. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.
Side Effects
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects:
If any of the following happen, stop taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.
Allergic reactions (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets and see a doctor straight away. The signs may include:
rash, itching or hives on your skin
swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body
shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing
collapse
Other side effects include:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
headache
feeling dizzy
feeling or being sick
diarrhoea
stomach pains
rash
skin reaction after exposure to light (photosensitivity)
itching
feeling tired
unexplained fever (high temperature) and feeling faint, especially when standing up.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
itchy, hive-like rash
hair loss.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
effects on some blood and urine tests
increases in the enzymes that work in the liver.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
reduced numbers of red blood cells (anaemia)
reduced numbers of white blood cells (leukopenia)
reduced numbers of blood platelets (cells that help blood to clot) (thrombocytopenia)
feeling weak
feeling agitated or confused
shaking or tremors
hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
fits
feeling unusually sleepy or drowsy
unsteadiness when walking and lack of coordination
difficulty speaking
inability to think or judge clearly
unconsciousness (coma)
paralysis of part or all of your body
disturbances of behaviour, speech and eye movements
stiff neck and sensitivity to light
inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
yellowing of your skin and whites of your eyes (jaundice)
kidney problems where you pass little or no urine
pain in your lower back, the kidney area of your back or just above your hip (renal pain).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine
Ingredients
What Aciclovir 200 mg Tablets contain
The active substance is Aciclovir. Each tablet contains 200 mg of Aciclovir.
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