Zoral Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Acyclovir

Indications/Uses

Herpes simplex infections of skin & mucous membranes. Treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) & varicella (chickenpox) infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Herpes simplex Adult Treatment: 200 mg 5 times daily for 5 days. Prophylaxis: 200 mg qds. Herpes zoster & varicella Adult Treatment: 800 mg 5 times daily for 7 days. Childn >6 yr 800 mg qds, 2-6 yr 400 mg qds, <2 yr 200 mg qds. Max: 800 mg qds. Treatment duration: 5 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Special Precautions

Renal impairment. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Raised liver enzymes, haematological & encephalopathic changes; rashes, GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid.

MIMS Class

Antivirals

ATC Classification

J05AB01 - aciclovir ; Belongs to the class of nucleosides and nucleotides excluding reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of viral infections.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zoral tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Zoral tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

7 × 10's

Zoral

aciclovir

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

KLN Pharma