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Acyclovir - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and formulations (tablets, ointment, cream, eye ointment - acrylic, hexal, acos) medications for oral and genital herpes in adults, children and pregnancy

Acyclovir - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and formulations (tablets, ointment, cream, eye ointment - acrylic, hexal, acos) medications for oral and genital herpes in adults, children and pregnancy

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Acyclovir. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Acyclovir in their practice. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of Acyclovir in the presence of existing structural analogues. Use to treat oral and genital herpes in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.Trademarks of various variants of acyclovir: Acry, HEXAL, AKOS.

 

Acyclovir - antiviral drug, a synthetic analogue of thymidine nucleoside, which has a highly selective effect on herpes viruses. Inside virus-infected cells under the influence of viral thymidine kinase, a number of consecutive reactions of the transformation of acyclovir into mono-, di- and triphosphate of acyclovir occur. Acyclovir triphosphate is inserted into a chain of viral DNA and blocks its synthesis by competitive inhibition of the viral DNA polymerase.

 

Specificity and very high selectivity of action are also due to its predominant accumulation in cells affected by the herpes virus. Highly active against Herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2; a virus that causes varicella and herpes zoster (Varicella zoster); of the Epstein-Barr virus (virus types are listed in order of increasing minimum inhibitory concentration of acyclovir). Moderately active against cytomegalovirus.

 

With herpes, prevents the formation of new elements of the rash, reduces the likelihood of cutaneous dissemination and visceral complications, accelerates the formation of crusts, reduces pain in the acute phase of herpes zoster.

 

Pharmacokinetics

 

After oral administration, the bioavailability is 15-30%, and dose-dependent concentrations are created sufficient to effectively treat viral diseases. Food has no significant effect on the absorption of acyclovir. Acyclovir penetrates well into many organs, tissues and body fluids. Acyclovir penetrates through blood-brain and placental barriers, accumulates in breast milk. About 84% is excreted by the kidneys in an unchanged form, 14% - in the form of a metabolite. Less than 2% of acyclovir is excreted from the body through the intestine.

 

Indications

  • treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by viruses Herpes simplex 1 and 2 types (genital and oral herpes), both primary and secondary, including genital herpes;
  • prevention of exacerbations of recurrent infections caused by Herpes simplex 1 and 2 types, in patients with normal immune status;
  • prevention of primary and recurrent infections caused by Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 types, in patients with immunodeficiency;
  • in the complex therapy of patients with severe immunodeficiency: with HIV infection (stage AIDS, early clinical manifestations and a developed clinical picture) and in patients who underwent bone marrow transplantation;
  • treatment of primary and recurrent infections caused by the Varicella zoster virus (chickenpox, and herpes zoster, herpes zoster).

 

Forms of release

 

Tablets 200 mg.

 

Ointment for external use 5%.

 

Cream for external use 5%.

 

Eye ointment 3%.

 

Lyophilizate for the preparation of a solution for infusions (in injections).

 

Instructions for use and dosage

 

Acyclovir is taken during or immediately after a meal and washed down with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage regimen is set individually, depending on the severity of the disease.

 

Treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by Herpes simplex 1 and 2 types

 

Adults

 

Acyclovir is prescribed 200 mg 5 times a day for 5 days with a 4-hour interval during the day and with an 8-hour interval at night. In more severe cases of the disease, the course of treatment can be extended to the doctor's prescription up to 10 days. As part of complex therapy for severe immunodeficiency, incl. with a developed clinical picture of HIV infection, including early clinical manifestations of HIV infection and the stage of AIDS; after bone marrow transplantation or when there is a violation of absorption from the intestine, 400 mg 5 times a day are prescribed.

 

Treatment should be started as soon as possible after the onset of infection; at relapse, acyclovir is prescribed in the prodromal period or with the appearance of the first elements of the rash.

 

Prevention of recurrence of infections caused by Herpes simplex 1 and 2 types 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, lower doses are effective - 200 mg 3 times a day (every 8 hours) or 2 times a day (every 12 hours).

 

Prevention of infections caused by Herpes simplex 1 and 2 types, in patients with immunodeficiency.

 

The recommended dose is 200 mg 4 times per day (every 6 hours). In case of severe immunodeficiency (for example, after bone marrow transplantation) or if absorption is violated from the intestine, the dose is increased to 400 mg 5 times a day. The duration of the preventive course of therapy is determined by the duration of the infection risk period.

 

Treatment of infections caused by the virus Varicella zoster (chicken pox)

 

Adults

 

Assign 800 mg 5 times a day every 4 hours in the afternoon and with an 8-hour interval overnight. Duration of treatment 7-10 days.

 

Children

 

Assign 20 mg / kg 4 times a day for 5 days (the maximum single dose of 800 mg), children from 3 to 6 years: 400 mg 4 times a day, over 6 years: 800 mg 4 times a day within 5 days.

 

Treatment should be started when the earliest signs or symptoms of chicken pox appear.

 

Treatment of infections caused by the Herpes zoster virus (shingles)

 

Adults

 

Assign 800 mg 4 times a day every 6 hours for 5 days. Children over the age of 3 years of age are prescribed the drug at the same dose as adults.

 

Treatment and prevention of infections caused by Herpessimplex 1 and 2 types, children of childhood with immunodeficiency and normal immune status.

 

Children from 3 years to 6 years - 400 mg; over 6 years - 800 mg 4 times a day. A more accurate dose is determined from the calculation of 20 mg / kg of body weight, but not more than 800 mg. The course of treatment is 5 days. Data on the prevention of recurrence of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus and the treatment of herpes zoster in children with normal immunity parameters are absent.

 

For treatment children Over 3 years, 800 mg of acyclovir is prescribed 4 times a day every 6 hours (as for the treatment of adults with immunodeficiency).

 

In the elderly, there is a decrease in clearance of acyclovir in the body in parallel with a decrease in the clearance of creatinine.taking large doses of the drug inside, should receive a sufficient amount of liquid. In case of renal insufficiency, it is necessary to solve the problem of reducing the dose of the drug.

 

Side effect

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
  • abdominal pain;
  • slight increase in urea and creatinine;
  • Lakopenia, erythropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia;
  • headache;
  • dizziness;
  • agitation, confusion, drowsiness;
  • tremor;
  • hallucinations;
  • convulsions;
  • dyspnea;
  • anaphylactic reactions;
  • skin rash, itching, urticaria;
  • fatigue;
  • fever;
  • myalgia.

 

Contraindications

  • lactation period;
  • Children under 3 years old (for this dosage form).

 

Application in pregnancy and lactation

 

Acyclovir penetrates the placental barrier and accumulates in breast milk. The use of the drug during pregnancy is possible only if the intended benefit for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus. If you need to take acyclovir during lactation, interruption of breastfeeding is required.

 

special instructions

 

Acyclovir is used strictly according to the doctor's prescription to avoid complications in adults and children older than 3 years.

 

Duration acyclovir or retreatment of patients with reduced immunity can lead to the appearance of virus strains that are insensitive to its action. The majority of detected strains of viruses, insensitive to acyclovir, show a relative lack of viral thymidine kinase; strains with altered thymidine kinase or with altered DNA polymerase were isolated. In vitro, the action of acyclovir on isolated strains of the Herpes simplex virus can cause the appearance of less sensitive strains.

 

With caution, the drug is prescribed to patients with impaired renal function, elderly patients due to an increase in the half-life of acyclovir.

 

When using the drug, it is necessary to ensure the supply of a sufficient amount of liquid.

 

When taking the drug should monitor the function of the kidneys (the concentration of blood urea and blood plasma creatinine). Acyclovir does not prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted herpes, so the period of treatment should refrain from sexual intercourse, even in the absence of clinical manifestations. It is necessary to inform patients about the possibility of transmission of the virus of genital herpes in the period of rashes, as well as cases of asymptomatic virus carrying.

 

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and manage mechanisms

 

No data. However, it should be borne in mind that dizziness may develop during acyclovir treatment, so care must be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in potentially dangerous activities requiring increased attention and speed of psychomotor reactions.

 

Drug Interactions

 

Strengthening the effect of acyclovir is noted with the simultaneous administration of immunostimulants.

 

With simultaneous admission with nephrotoxic drugs, the risk of developing renal dysfunction increases.

 

Analogues of the drug Acyclovir

 

Structural analogs for the active substance:

  • Acigerpine;
  • Acyclovir Belupo;
  • Acyclovir HEXAL;
  • Acyclovir Sandoz;
  • Acyclovir forte;
  • Acyclovir-AKOS;
  • Acyclovir-Acry;
  • Acyclovir-Ferein;
  • Acyclostad;
  • Vero-Acyclovir;
  • Vivorax;
  • Virolex;
  • Gervirax;
  • Gerpevir;
  • Gerperax;
  • Herpes;
  • Zovirax;
  • Lysavir;
  • The Medovar;
  • Provirsan;
  • Supperan;
  • Cyclovax;
  • Cyclovir;
  • Cytivir.

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Reviews (76):
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nurse
The standard in the treatment of various forms of herpes is still well helped by the similar problems of his younger brother - Valtrex. Actually, something valuable for the treatment of simple and genital herpes has not been invented until now, moreover at an adequate price.
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Dmitriy
In the reviews - entirely barely veiled advertising. Side effects - read scary! The unpaid opinion of the sane pharmacologist is to be heard.
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admin
Dmitriy, about the pharmacologist I will not help because I am not, but I think the opinion of the therapist from the polyclinic will do. If about Acyclovir and its derivatives, then for the treatment of herpes it is standard and in severe cases I prescribe this drug. Who wants to be more expensive (although the effectiveness is likely to be like that of the usual non-brand Acyclovir), I prescribe drugs based on Acyclovir, but more expensive - Zovirax, Gerpevir. But it is more important to start treatment, even if it's easier with medications, but sooner than start the disease. Although the mild forms of labial herpes (on the lips) can pass without medication.
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marina
In the treatment with acyclovir in 2000, he received toxic hepatitis, and now he has fatty hepatosis. How to stop further destruction of the liver?
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admin
Marina, for specific diseases I do not consult, since correspondence consultation will never replace the internal examination and treatment with a professional. From the available I can advise you to turn to a good gastroenterologist, plus a diet low in fat, plus sufficient physical activity. From preparations it is possible to advise эсенциальные phospholipids or preparations on the basis of Milk thistle, but it already should appoint the doctor.

The main thing is not to be led by any sharatans, who are guaranteed to treat any disease with their drugs, herbs and techniques. All this is complete nonsense, which can be typed on the Internet.
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Galina
After taking Acyclovir, the heart began to ache, the colic and the left arm ached. Could this be from tablets? What to do? Stop receiving or continue?
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admin
Galina, some of the signs refer to the side effects characteristic of Acyclovir, so it makes sense to quickly consult a doctor to change the drug to another.
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Alexandra
At me genital herpes, I have started to smear an eruption atsiklovirom and to drink tablets, whether I can sleep with the husband, the eruption has almost passed or has then taken place.
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admin
AlexandraDuring the treatment of genital herpes, only protected sex with barrier means of contraception (condom) is possible, although this is not a 100% guarantee against infection. Therefore, better drink the full course of pills, give repeated tests and in case of onset of remission of infection - do what you want.
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Alina
I use atsiklovir for a long time, like for a week helps or assists, but only exacerbations all the same often. I am now looking for a drug, so that at least some kind of prevention was from infection. Have advised vir-merts, once already used.Let's see if it pops out or not.
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Anastasia
Acyclovir is prescribed to the child for 7 years. After the first pill - the strongest dizziness, swelling of the tongue, throat, shortness of breath, fever with a temperature of 39, pain in the eyes. Of course, we will run to the doctor, but what alternatives can there be in this reaction to the drug if all the analogs are on the basis of acyclovir?
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admin
Anastasia, Actually preparations from herpes a lot of. So, if your child has a pathological reaction to Acyclovir, be sure to consult a doctor - by trying, you will find an acceptable drug at a price, no side effects, and the right therapeutic effect on the baby's body.
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Masha
Herpes to me bothers often, especially - after, or during colds. It appears mainly on the lips and on the nasal septum. I was looking for an effective ointment; in the drugstore I offered an inexpensive drug acyclovir, which I used regularly, according to the instructions, treating the affected areas several times a day.But the expected effect, unfortunately, did not get - that with ointment, that without it, the duration of the infection is the same.
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Sergei
Can herpes be a cause of prostatitis?
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admin
Sergei, Maybe. There is even such a thing as herpetic prostatitis. To treat in this case, the root cause is herpes, more precisely its genital form.
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Nona
I save acyclovir and herpevir ointment with pills. It snaps all in three days. Just wanted to know how often you can drink these pills, because I am ill often, almost every month.
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admin
Nona, You need to contact a doctor who will put the correct diagnosis and prescribe a comprehensive treatment for your sores. Episodic acyclovir method (incomplete course), you only exacerbate the problem.
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Symbat
Hello! Has had been ill with an angina and that has recovered not up to the extremity or end, so now completely lips poured herpes and still awful a hypostasis.Help please who can advise good ointments or creams. I can not even talk to not eat without drinking. You are welcome. Thank you in advance.
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admin
SymbatGo better to the doctor. He will assign you, depending on the severity of the condition, not only cream ointments, like people like to smear at herpes, but will appoint the tablet forms of the same Acyclovir and everything will be fine for you.
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yanv
I take Acyclovir as early as possible with the onset of herpes (it's on my nasal septum inside and on the wing of my nose from the outside always on one side). So, I found a great gel for Allomedin! You can smear both the skin and mucous membranes. Itching ceases in a day, and the overall picture becomes pleasant to the eye after 3 days))
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Max
The head hurts after taking this medication. What do I do to change it ?!
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admin
MaxIf the head began to ache after taking Acyclovir and continues to hurt for several days of taking this drug, then yes, it is necessary to change the drug to another.That is, there must be a causal relationship between taking the drug and side effects. Still it is possible to try to change a dosage (sometimes give too big), but the dosage reduction and replacement of a preparation on another should be carried out by the attending physician.
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Reichenka
I smear herpes with herpferon, it includes acyclovir. The improved version of the well-known drug, rum acyclovir is still anesthetic, the blisters do not itch. Although, I probably do not feel it.
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Lana
Hello! Earlier the Herpes tortured me very often, it is necessary to catch a cold, as on those to you .... On a lip this bjaka pops up. But after on the recommendation of the doctor, I began to use Herpferon (Acyclovir is included), now I have herpes only 1-2 times a year. Usually it's autumn and spring, it's worth damaging your lips - bang !!! Next day wait - here it is. Or from nerves. Crawls out only on the lower lip. A good ointment, and helps quickly, 2-3 days and everything went away. I'm very happy, I advise everyone to try the same problems! Now herpes is not a problem for me.
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hello
Genital herpes at me two years with periodic relapses, but maculae on a prepuce did not descend or go never. Will the treatment with acyclovir have any effect?
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hello
Prevention of recurrence of infections caused by Herpes simplex 1 and 2 types 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 a number of cases, lower doses are effective - 200 mg 3 times a day (every 8 hours) or 2 times a day (every 12 hours)
What is the frequency of reception for prevention in days?
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admin
hello, The instructions clearly state:
"The duration of the preventive course of therapy is determined by the duration of the infection risk period."
So while there is contact and must be accepted. If it's your family and friends, then it's better to take care of your own treatment, rather than prophylaxize the environment with tablets.

hello, Sorry that did not give an answer to your past question, although it seemed to be sending it out, it's obvious there was some failure. If you really try to restore it.

Treatment with acyclovir and its derivatives is not able to completely rid you of the infection. When an unfavorable environment occurs, the herpes virus goes into the nerve ganglia, where it can persist for years and as soon as the immunity of the human carrier falls, again the acute and active phase of herpetic infection will begin. So it is necessary to be treated to reduce the number of infection activations, but it will not be completely cured, there will be something like remission for a chronic disease, which in itself is not bad.
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Light
At me after sorts or labors already 2 times with periodicity in 2 months vylazit first on a labium herpes, and in 2 days in a mouth the awful stomatitis at which even is is impossible turns out. Will aciclovir help in pills with such a sore and in what doses should it be taken during illness and prevention (and when to start it)?
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admin
Light, With herpes, Acyclovir will help clear up the infection and relapse will be less, for some, remission persists for many years, which you actually need.

Remotely to understand herpes is difficult or difficult, therefore, in case of a serious infection, usually consult a doctor for advice, he can prescribe a treatment.

In your case, treatment is likely to be standard for an adult and described in detail in the manual (200 mg 5 times a day for 5-10 days). To begin it is necessary as soon as possible before an exacerbation or in the first days, and it is better to watch before the appearance of vesicles, then the effect of treatment with Acyclovir will be higher.
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olga
Only started using and ointment and pills Acyclovir. And you can use alcohol during treatment?
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admin
olgaStandard, I would tell you that you can not combine medicines and alcohol. Since even in the absence of direct instructions in the instructions to prohibit the use of alcohol when taking medication, there still remains a potential negative effect on the liver, as the largest body cleanser organism. Especially alcohol is a product from which you can refuse easily.For Acyclovir, the instructions do not directly affect the use of this drug with alcohol. I think you understood me ...
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Alexey
The dosage is indicated in the instructions for the treatment of chicken pox. But there is no dosage in the prevention of infection by this. What dosage should I use and how effective will it be? Thank you.
Administrators
admin
Alexey, Good question. I advise for the prevention of chickenpox in children with immunocompromised immunoglobulin injections or with a special Varivax varicella vaccine. Acyclovir itself is not used for prophylaxis, only if symptoms of the disease appear, all the same tablets with their contraindications and side effects, do not drive the body with extra tablets.

If you really want to do chickenpox prophylaxis with Acyclovir, you can try to use preventive dosages to treat herpes simplex (the scheme is indicated in the instruction - adults, 200 mg 4 times a day). The etiology of the virus is the same, so it should work.Even if the disease appears, the symptoms of the force in the prophylactic treatment should be less than without the drug prevention.
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Daria
The doctor prescribed acyclovir child, but we do not gerpisa, the initial diagnosis of SARS. I read the instruction - it's scary to give this drug.
Administrators
admin
Daria, The drug is not terrible, but the appointment should be justified. From ARVI, no one appoints him. So you'd better ask your doctor why he prescribed the child Acyclovir or change doctors.
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Arthur
So whether Acyclovir and helps with Epstein-Bar, and if so, how to apply? The instructions do not contain anything about taking EB.
Administrators
admin
Arthur, Helps including for the treatment of virus-associated diseases. Yes the dosage is necessary the maximum, if there are no contraindications for such reception. 800 mg 5 times a day.
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Arthur
So is this that the dose is even larger than with a marked HIV infection? Where did you get such data? Other question how many days at VEB it or he should be applied? And whether it is possible to leave not immediately on such a large dose and gradually increasing it, i.e. start with 200 to 5 times, and then gradually bring up to 800?
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admin
Arthur, This is a dosage for the Epstein Bar virus and we admit a virus-associated disease, the same leukoplakia. And that you do not know neither I nor you. Address to the expert for internal consultation.
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Vera
Herpes on the lip. Acyclovir is available in tablets, but the shelf life on the box is "up to 09.2014", with the release "08.2012". The instructions say that the shelf life of the tablets is -3 years. Somehow it does not match. Whether it is possible to use tablets, all the same October comes to an end. Or not take chances?
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admin
VeraIt looks like something confused the manufacturer. Specially looked different kinds of Acyclovir from different manufacturers - from 3 years the shelf life of tablets of this medicine. I think that you can use tablets if the year of manufacture is read correctly.
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Irina
Is it possible to take acyclovir in a herpes zoster with 2t. 3 times a day? Will the effect be? And I was advised to take methyluracil simultaneously.
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olga
Tell me, I started chickenpox, what are the recommendations about this drug?
Administrators
admin
IrinaDosage of Acyclovir is adequate for an adult. Methyluracil is also in the topic. The effect should be, since the treatment regimen is normal.

olgaIf the doctor prescribes and there are no individual contraindications, aciclovir can be taken with chicken pox as the main component of the treatment (the instructions have a distinct dose schedule for this disease). Also sometimes I add to the treatment scheme of chickenpox Groprinosin as an immunomodulator.
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maria
Tell me, does any use of Acyclovir ointment without tablets with herpes 1, 2 give any effect?
Administrators
admin
maria, Gives, if the patient has the first type of herpes (oral, the one that on the lips meets) manifestations are insignificant - 1-2 vesicles jumped up. In other cases and especially with herpes of the second type or genital, shingles, it is necessary to use antiviral tablets, including Acyclovir.
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Oksana90
Earlier acyclovir helped, and now it almost does not help, I increase the dose, but I'm afraid that I will get another drug hepatitis ... Herpes is often aggravated ... What should I do ?!
Administrators
admin
Oksana90If herpes often worsens, then maybe Acyclovir does not help you at all. You need to go to the doctor, as treating herpes is a complex issue. In addition to antiviral agents, immunomodulators and other drugs are also prescribed, depending on the location of the process. I would designate as an antiviral the indirect analogs of Acyclovir on the basis of Valaciclovir (Valtrex, Valogard and others) or Famciclovir (Famvir).
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kuzminoshka
At the child after reception atsiklovira the temperature 37.6 has risen. At the same time, no symptoms of a cold are observed. If it is a side effect of acyclovir, continue taking the drug or cancel? To the child 2 years and 3 months. We drink 1 table. 5 times a day for 5 days) We already drank 2 days.
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admin
kuzminoshkaIn infants, infection can occur initially without symptoms at all. I would not sin at once to Acyclovir, but I watched the child, continuing to take the medicine. Pyrogenic reactions for this preparation are not characteristic. The same temperature reaction could be caused by outgoing herpes, given that children are prescribed antiviral tablets in exceptional cases, with a strong nature of the course of the infection. Perhaps this is the effect of recurrence of the infection.
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Inna17
Have prescribed Acyclovir against HPV, in the instruction nothing is written at treatment by the given preparation of this virus. Is there any point in taking it or is it better not to poison the body?
Administrators
admin
Inna17There is no specific treatment for human papillomavirus. Therefore, aspirin as well as any other medicine can be prescribed with the same success as Acyclovir. I know that many doctors go for the appointment of absolutely unnecessary drugs, as patients demand treatment for them, which currently does not exist from this virus. So I would not take it, the effect will tend to zero. The normal immunity of most people destroys the virus itself after a certain period of time or transfers it to an inactive (latent) state.
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Irina
In case of viral meningitis caused by an epstein bar, Zovirax was dripped 10 days intravenously every 8 hours. Now transferred to tablets Atsiklovira 200 x 4 times a day. The child will only be 2 years old. Is it too long? If everywhere it is said that it is useless to apply it only during the activation period of the virus, and in the period of hibernation it is useless?
Administrators
admin
Irina, In the presence of viral meningitis, I would steadfastly follow the recommendations of doctors and did not try to make own changes in the treatment regimen.Or you health of the child is not important? Another option, if the child's symptoms are unclear, no one conducted serological tests for EBV and treats empirically as usual (literally - a finger in the sky), then the treatment options may vary from specialist to specialist, but viral meningitis is serious and therefore remotely here no one will help you. Do not trust your doctor - look for another specialist for full-time consultation, possibly paid.
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Asella
Hello! I have genital herpes. But she herself does not show any symptoms at all. I had a frozen pregnancy and the doctors said it was from herpes. Now I'm pregnant again, but now I'm afraid of herpes. Also that to me to do or make advise!
Administrators
admin
Asella, The main advice is to be responsive to one's health. And now there's nothing to be done - go to the doctor and try to treat genital herpes during pregnancy to save the fetus. The risks for your future child in your case are increased many times, but this is the result of an irresponsible attitude to health before pregnancy.Consult a doctor for advice (possibly additional diagnosis) and the appointment of a course of treatment.
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Mary
On the back got out a pimple, itched terribly and turned into a sore for the night, bubble and sinking. The inguinal lymph inflamed. knot! Could this be herpes? I fly: Acyclovir 400 - 2 r / d, a complex of vitamin and Rio flora balance, I process green and peroxide. is that enough?
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admin
MaryIf this is really herpes, then the treatment given should help to cope with the infection (it is better, of course, to take as described in the instruction on 200 mg 5 times a day). True, not seeing the problematic place can not be said for sure. Perhaps this boils develop, in this case, treatment with Acyclovir will not yield any results. I advise you to address this problem to your doctor in person.
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Alexandra
I took several days of acyclovir tablets 200 mg 3 times a day from herpes on the lips / German tablets, slaughter (the difference is palpable, but the Russians were not at hand). On the third day, sudden dizziness began, vomiting ...They took him to the doctor, but the doctor only tested the pressure (140 for me high) and sent him to lie down. So I lay for two hours until my husband's relatives took me home, could not go myself. The whole day it was shaking, it was cold. By evening there was vomiting with a small amount of blood, fever and dizziness, the pressure was normal. Caused I hide, they pricked the prick and said that if there is still blood in the vomit and worse, then they will come again and be taken to the hospital. In general, I like riding on yule spent the night, fatigue is strong. The second day today continues dizziness, but it is easier, has reached hardly as to a polyclinic. There the doctor listened to my story, suggested that it was gastric flu and advised tea with herbs. I trudged home with nothing. They did not check the blood, they did not listen to anything. And yes, it's happening in Germany. So I finish the second day of the centrifuge in my head, the heaviness in the kidneys, the fever, my head is buzzing and spinning. There has never been such a dizziness from stomach flu. But since three different doctors did not take any tests from me and did not examine it - it's hard to say for sure. Could this be symptoms of poisoning with tablets. I have not been dizzy in my life for such a long time. Thank you.
Administrators
admin
AlexandraIt is doubtful that the symptoms you indicated are side effects of Acyclovir. If earlier it was already accepted and nothing like it was, then such a reaction, yes, with bloody vomiting, is already something of a drug unrelated to taking. But what was not examined is in vain, now the reason is more difficult to establish, although rotavirus infection (the same gastric flu) can manifest itself, as described by you in the question, and there will be nothing in the analyzes. But these are the same conjectures as the treatment is incomprehensible what German experts.
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hel
For more than a year my daughter (11 years old) has a temperature of 37.5 to 38. In November 2015, Epstein-Barra (Ifa) was sent for analysis. Capsidic protein 116, nuclear protein> 600. Constant weakness, drowsiness, any infection sticks. During the year we drank both isoprinosine, and Ergoferon, and Tamiflu and antibiotics - nothing helped. Infectionist prescribed again Isoprinosin for 10 pieces 3 months, but the temperature continued to rise to 37.6. I found a video on the Internet, where the doctor told the scheme of treatment Epstein-Barra. It is necessary to start with Acyclovir - 200 mg at least 5 times a day and at least 10 days.Improvement of the child's condition began with the 7th day of taking the tablets. My question is whether to consolidate the result to take Acyclovir for some other period to stabilize the condition and in what doses? Help me please!
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admin
hel, It is possible to use Acyclovir for the treatment of Epstein-Barr, but better Valaciclovir or Ganciclovir and their trade names. If you took a 10-day course of Acyclovir, I think for now it is worth waiting and watching the child, perhaps additional therapy is not needed or to hold it later. As for dosages, there are doubts, usually these are dosages at the maximum limit, if you took 200 mg 5 times a day, then it's normal, it's maximum for children, even a little overdone, but for this infection it is permissible, and if 200 mg for 5 receptions, then few. Find a better explanatory infectiologist, so that there is an access in the specialist who can periodically show the child for control and treatment. And, of course, after a month, take the analysis for the virus, see how it got worse after the treatment.
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Inna
I heard that neurasthenia is associated with a virus of nerve endings. Have advised acyclovir belupo 400 mg 7 days, on 5 tab. Will it help?
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admin
Inna, Herpes infection (especially genital her form) can be considered as one of the factors of development of neurasthenia, as an intoxicating agent on nerve endings. But it's so easy to simplify that now all patients with this diagnosis are not able to receive Acyclovir. If there are blossoming manifestations of herpes (exacerbation of the infection), then it makes sense to use these pills, otherwise this application is doubtful. It is better to consult a doctor and understand with him what can be caused by manifestations of neurasthenia, since there can be a great many such causes.
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Nika
Never used. But after reading about the side effects - I'm terrified. What harm to health can cause this drug. At me time in a year, and even in one and a half year. There is this infection, as soon as I notice - immediately with an ear wax I apply iodine abundantly 3 times a day and at night. In a day he disappears.You can rub it with alcohol instead of iodine. That's all the treatment. We need to take more immunopreparations.
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Zhora
Acyclovir - wonderful pills! They help herpes always. You just need to choose your manufacturer, I will not advertise, but from different, different effect. I accept recently often. Ointment almost does not help.
Question to the doctor - from severe headaches also helps acyclovir, with pain specific, unilateral, often still affected area near the eye, and I have already learned in 3 years to distinguish them from just headaches. How dangerous are these viruses in my head? Neuropathologist in the district clinic ignores my complaints. I read that herpetic encephalitis can be fatal. I'm 49, sick with herpes on my lips, as long as I can remember, the genital somehow developed about 20 years ago. The head is 2-3 years old.
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admin
Zhora, Read on the Internet the symptoms of herpetic encephalitis and everything will become clear to you. You would not have been able to write anything right.

Acyclovir from headaches can be treated only as a placebo effect.If you indiscriminately under the guise of Atsiklovira slipped indifferent tablets, they would also relieve you of headaches. I advise you to find a competent neurologist and consult, perhaps he will refer to a psychologist. It is also necessary to check the arterial pressure, the patency of the neck vessels, to make an x-ray or MRI of the cervical spine. In general, a standard set of surveys in addition to general analyzes.
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Galina
The herpes on lips at me too jumps out at a cold, but it is rare - once a year. Sometimes I take acyclovir, sometimes it goes like this. In December 2016, too, rashes on the lips, the doctor appointed UFO - 3 days for 1 minute. It helped. Thanks to my doctor.
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MarinaArt
Quite rare is herpes on the lips. Always well helped Viru-Merz gel - you need to start treatment at the very beginning, when there is only the slightest suspicion.
After a long remission again, herpes on the upper lip appeared. As time was lost and the bubbles were beginning to appear, Viru-Merz did not help at all.She started Acyclovir on day 3 after the onset of the disease, because All the vesicles merged together, the lip was swollen, there was a feeling of further spread. After the first day of reception, the symptoms decreased significantly, the spread stopped. However, among the side effects can be noted headache, fever, subfebrile temperature. The drug I recommend, only by appointment of a doctor.
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Maria96
Well, I'll leave your feedback. Herpes since I was a child. According to many years of experience, acyclovir tablets, for me personally, are more effective at times than ointment. In order to avoid relapse, I drink courses for prevention. And if in childhood I had to drink preventive courses quite often, now I drink only in the spring / autumn, and the herpes itself appeared last time already in 2015 (now 2017 is). If you drink the first time and you are allergic, better keep at hand an antihistamine pill.
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pet-ta
Hello. The father is 91 years old. The diagnosis is herpes zoster. Does it make sense to start taking acyclovir on day 6 after the appearance of the first rashes? Before that, they diagnosed an allergy.
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admin
pet-ta, Acyclovir from herpes of your father and any other person does not completely cure, herpes is incurable. This drug helps to prevent further reproduction of the virus in the human body, as a result of the virus goes into the nerve ganglia, where it falls, in simple language, into hibernation and waiting for the next episodes of a decrease in human immunity, to again start to multiply and manifest blooming herpes - on the lips, genitals or on the skin along the nerve location, which is the case with shingles. So it is necessary to be treated if there are grounds for this, even if 6 or more days have passed since the first signs of the disease appeared.
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Elizabeth
Last night I noticed herpes on my lips. To be treated it is necessary, and to the doctor to go somehow not hunting: in the street slush and a snow. She began to remember what the doctor prescribed a year ago with a similar ailment. Acyclovir, cycloferon and zovirax. This morning I ran to the pharmacy for the whole set. Immediately began to take everything according to the instructions, but ... After the first intake, 2.5-3 hours of headache began to hurt.Sinner for a long stay behind the laptop. After some short time (10-15 minutes) the pain became more and more impossible. I tried to lie down - it's impossible. Nauseous. After that, I was completely rinsed for half an hour. Hardly as she lay down to sleep for 2 hours. But one way or another the head splits terribly. Esteemed, that from all preparations of a pimping such can have only atsiklovir. I think we should go to the pharmacy and change the drug ...
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Rita Margarita
Hello. From the genital herpes, the doctor prescribed acyclovir 400 mg 2 times a day for 10 days. I felt the effect on the first day of admission. I drank, but exacerbated again during the next menstruation. Can I drink again the same dosage, or should I go back to the doctor? And in general, is it possible to drink every 26 days the course of this drug?
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admin
Rita Margarita, So often exacerbation should not be manifested. Reactivation of herpetic infection is possible at any time, as a consequence of reducing overall immunity, but not as quickly as it happened in your case.I would look at the concomitant diseases, especially chronic (tonsillitis, diabetes), which can provoke a decrease in immunity or tried to increase the dosage of Acyclovir, but this is after agreement with the attending physician. Perhaps, there was not enough dosage of the medicine, I do not advise doing this myself, there may be various nuances in terms of concomitant diseases.
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Tatyana
I have type 2 diabetes mellitus. Herpes pops up quite often. And always on the same soft spot. The second time I resort to acyclovir. Helps well + ointment, but this time, for some reason, my legs began to itch like after a mosquito bite.

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