Zovirax

Zovirax is used to treat herpes infections of the skin, lip, and genitals.

Zovirax Description

Zovirax Acyclovir

Zovirax in a form of pills helps to fight herpes simplex – this is herpes on lips; genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles); and chickenpox. Zovirax cures cold sores, and has active antiviral action. Zovirax decreases pain, itching. It is also used for such type of therapy which helps to increase the interval between relapses. The best way is to apply Zovirax when the earliest symptoms first appear. Oral Zovirax decreases the frequency and severity of recurrent sores, but it is used only by people with severe herpes infections because of possible adverse effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How To Take Zovirax

You should begin treatment with Zovirax as soon as possible after the first symptoms such as tingling, burning, blisters. Wash your hands before and after you apply Zovirax. Wear a glove or a finger cot or use an applicator when you apply Zovirax to avoid spreading the virus to other body parts and to other people. When you use Zovirax ointment, apply as much of it as will be enough to cover the sores or blisters completely. A one-half inch ribbon of ointment should cover approximately 4 square inches of surface area. Very important is that Zovirax should not get into eyes. Zovirax is usually applied every 3 hours, six times a day for seven days. Use Zovirax for the full amount of time prescribed, even if you begin to feel better and all of the disturbing symptoms have dissapeared. Your symptoms may appear again if the infection is not completely treated. To treat herpes infection in your body use Zovirax Pills. Cold sores caused by herpes viruses should be kept as clean and dry as possible.

Zovirax Action - Online Guide

The antiviral action of Zovirax is intended to kill herpes virus and stop it reproduction in the cells of your body. Zovirax (Acyclovir) is an antiviral drug which acts against the Herpes viruses, including herpes simplex 1 and 2 (cold sores and genital herpes), varicella-zoster (shingles and chicken pox), and the Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis). Acyclovir stops the replication of viral DNA needed to reproduce itself. Virally infected cells absorb more acyclovir than normal cells and convert more of it to an active form which prolongs its antiviral activity where it is most needed. That is why Zovirax kills herpes virus so well.

What If You Miss Your Dose

Usually Zovirax is taken every 3 hours. But sometimes other is prescripted. If you forgot to take you next dose of Zovirax, you should take it as soon as possible after you remember this. After this continue applying next doses at your regular interval. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. This may affect your stomack.

Zovirax Storage

Store below 25 degrees C. Do not refrigerate.