Acyclovir Acyclovir (generic Zovirax) is commonly used to treat genital herpes. It is not a cure but Acyclovir helps heal herpes sores faster and relieve pain or discomfort. The Acyclovir sold on this page comes in tablet form.
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Acyclovir Precautions
Before taking Acyclovir, it is important to give the doctor your complete medical history, especially if you have immune system problems, kidney impairment, liver impairment, or advanced stages of HIV. The safety of Acyclovir has not been established for pregnant or nursing mothers, or children. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Acyclovir.
Drug Interactions
Before taking Acyclovir, tell your doctor about all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially probenecid, cimetidine, or phenytoin.
How Acyclovir Works
Genital herpes is a viral infection that periodically generates sores around the genitals and rectum. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication that works by preventing the genital herpes virus from reproducing and spreading to more cells in the body. It doesn't cure genital herpes or prevent other people from catching it. But it helps decrease the pain and speed up healing.
Advantage of Acyclovir
Acyclovir is available in tablets, capsules and liquid form taken by mouth. This makes it more convenient and less messy than creams, which sometimes cause burning, itching or drying in the area of application.
How to Take Acyclovir
Acyclovir tablets are usually taken two to five times a day. You may need to take Acyclovir for up to 12 months for the treatment of genital herpes, starting as soon as your symptoms begin. Take Acyclovir exactly as directed and finish your prescription. Your symptoms should improve during treatment if you follow dosing directions. If you skip doses or stop taking Acyclovir too soon, the infection may return and be harder to treat.
