Zorax Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Treatment & suppression of herpes simplex infection. Prophylaxis of herpes simplex infection in immunocompromised patients. Varicella & herpes zoster infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Herpes simplex infections 200 mg 5 times daily for 5-10 days. Suppression of herpes simplex infections 200 mg 2-5 times daily for up to 6-12 mth or 400 mg bd. Prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immune-compromised patient 200 mg qds, may be doubled in severely immune-compromised patient or patient w/ impaired gut absorption. Varicella & herpes zoster infections 800 mg 5 times daily for 7-10 days.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, skin rash, dizziness, confusional states, hallucinations, somnolence.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ 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

B

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zorax oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 50 × 1's

Zorax

aciclovir

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Antah Pharma