Acylex Tablets 400mg 20s

What it is used for: Viral Infection.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: Aciclovir 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.

How it works: It contain a medicine called aciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses.

Active ingredient: Acyclovir.

Reported side effects: Anaphylaxis, fever, headache, pain, peripheral edema; Diarrhea, elevated liver function tests, gastrointestinal distress, nausea , Hypotension, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hemolysis, leukopenia, lymphadenopathy , Myalgia , Agitation, coma, confusion, delerium, dizziness, hallucinations, obtundation, psychosis, seizures, somnolence (these symptoms may be marked, particularly in older adults , alopecia, erythema multiforme, pruritis, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, urticaria.

Known drug interactions: Probenecid , cimetidine , Mycophenolate mofetil , Cyclosporin , Tacrolimus , Theophylline

Herpes simplex treatment : Adults : 200mg ( 400mg in the immunocompromised or if absorption impaired ) 5 times daily, usually for 5 days. Children : Under 2 yr, half adult dose; over 2 yr, same as adult dose. Herpes simplex , prevention of recurrence : Adults : 200mg 4 times daily or 400mg twice daily possibly reduced to 200mg 2 or 3 times daily and interrupted every 6-12 mnth. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Acyclovir. Labelled strength: 400mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Acylex Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.