Infectious and parasitic diseases Dermatology and venereology
Action :
antiviral drugs
Indications for use:
Chickenpox virus infections and herpes virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes (also genital herpes).
Dosage:
Inside.
The dosage and frequency of taking the drug is determined by the doctor.
Attention!
Drink plenty of fluids during treatment.
In order for treatment to be effective and as safe as possible, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.
Read the properties of the drug described in the leaflet before using it.
Before using the drug, it is necessary to check the expiration date indicated on the package (label).
Do not use the drug after the expiration date.
Store the medicine in a tightly sealed package, out of reach and invisible to children, in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.
This medication was prescribed by the attending physician to treat a specific medical condition.
It should not be released to other people or used in other circumstances without consulting a doctor.
Tell your doctor:
When you are hypersensitive to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any of the drug's excipients.
When you take medications that can damage the kidneys (nephrotoxic), zidovudine, probenecid.
Also, tell your doctor about all your recent medications, even over-the-counter ones.
If you are or expect to be pregnant, and when you are breastfeeding.
The use of the drug during pregnancy is limited in cases where, in the opinion of the doctor, the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the potential danger to the fetus.
Side effects:
Gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain), joint and muscle pain, dizziness, hallucinations, drowsiness, impaired kid
ney function, acne.
There is no data on the effect of the drug on psychomotor performance, the ability to drive vehicles and work with machines.