YOUR PRESCRIPTION FOR

ZOVIRAX TABLETS (200mg)

ACUTE H.S. TREATMENT

What’s in the medicine

Zovirax Tablets (200 mg) are shield-shaped, pale blue in

colour and contain 200 mg of acyclovir.

Please read this carefully before you start to use this medicine.

This leaflet contains important information about your treatment.

If you have any doubts or questions, or you are not sure about

anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

REMEMBER:

This medicine has been prescribed for YOU. Never give it to others.

It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same.

Return any unused tablets, or any tablets which has passed their

‘use by’ date to your pharmacist for disposal.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Things to remember about Zovirax Tablets (200 mg)

The name of your medicine is Zovirax Tablets (200mg) (containing acyclovir).

It belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.

It is used to treat herpes simplex infections.

Before taking your medicine

Ask these questions before taking Zovirax Tablets (200mg).

Have you previously experienced an allergic reaction to acyclovir?
Do you suffer from kidney disease?
Are you pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast feeding?

If the answer is YES to any of these questions, and if you have not already discussed them with your doctor, tell your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine.

Taking your medicine

It is important to take the medicine at the right times. You must take it as directed by your doctor. The label should tell you how much should be taken and how often. If it doesn't or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The usual dosage for adults is one tablet five times a day at approximately four-hourly intervals leaving out the night time dose, but this may be varied by your doctor.
Treatment is usually continued for a minimum of 5 days.
The tablet should be swallowed with some water.
If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.
In the event of accidental overdose, contact your doctor immediately.

Note: The dosage described above applies to this medicine's standard use. Should this medicine be prescribed for other reasons, the doctor may alter the dosage.

After taking your medicine

This medicine is normally well tolerated but occasionally causes side effects in some people.

Stomach upsets and dizziness or similar effects may occur.
Very rarely, headache and fatigue or skin rashes can occur.
If these or any other unusual effects occur, or if you begin to feel more unwell while taking Zovirax, contact your doctor

Storing your medicine

Keep your tablets in a cool, dry, safe place where children cannot reach them. Medicines can harm if not used properly.
If your doctor decides to stop the treatment, return any left over tablets to your pharmacist for disposal. Only keep them if your doctor tells you to.

The Product licence for Zovirax Tablets (200 mg) is held by The Wellcome Foundation Limited, London NW1 2BP.

The Product Authorisation for Zovirax Tablets (200 mg) is held in Ireland by Wellcome Ireland Limited, Dublin.

This leaflet is produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical

Industry. The information in it applies only to Zovirax Tablets (200 mg)

Zovirax is a Trade mark of The Wellcome Foundation Limited.