Generic Zovirax

Description

Description

Acyclovir (Zovirax) is active against herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, herpes zoster virus (Varicella zoster) and Epstein-Barr virus. It is less susceptible to the effects of cytomegalovirus acyclovir. The molecular biology mechanism of the antiviral activity of acyclovir is based on competitive interaction with viral thymidine kinase and successive phosphorylation with formation of mono-, di- and triphosphate. Acyclovir triphosphate is introduced into the DNA of the virus instead of deoxyguanosine, inhibits the latter's DNA polymerase and suppresses the replication process. With herpes, acyclovir prevents the formation of new elements of the rash, reduces the risk of skin spreading and visceral complications, accelerates the formation of scabs. Helps reduce pain in the acute phase of shingles.

dosage

Acyclovir taken during or immediately after meals and washed down with plenty of water. The mode individually depending on the severity of the disease.
Treatment of skin and mucous membrane infections caused by herpes simplex types 1 and 2

adult
Acyclovir 200 mg 5 times a day prescribed for 5 days at 4 hour intervals during the day and 8 hour intervals overnight. In more severe cases, treatment by a doctor can be extended for up to 10 days.In combination therapy in patients with severe immunodeficiency, including with a developed clinical picture of HIV infection, early clinical manifestations of HIV infection and the stage of AIDS include , after bone marrow transplantation bone or a violation of intestinal absorption prescribed 400 mg 5 times / day.
Treatment should begin as soon as possible after the onset of infection , Relapses acyclovir administered at a prodromal stage or manifestation of the first elements rash.
Prevention of recurrent herpes simplex types 1 and 2 infection in patients with normal immune status
The recommended dose is 200 mg 4 times a day (every 6 hours) or 400 mg 2 times a day (every 12 hours). In some cases, it is effective at low doses – 200 mg 3 times a day (every 8 hours) or 2 times a day (every 12 hours).

Generic Zovirax