Clinovir 400 mg

Indication

Treatment of herpes simplex virus infection, herpes zoster (shingles) and varicella (chickenpox), and suppression of recurrent genital herpes.

Ingredients

• Acyclovir 400 mg

Direction

Adults: for shingles and chickenpox, 2 tablets (800 mg) 5 times a day at about 4-hour intervals (omitting the night-time dose) for 7 days. Suppression of recurrent genital herpes: 1 tablet twice a day. Or as directed by a physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea or abdominal pain
• Headache
• dizziness or tiredness
• Skin rash or itching
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to acyclovir or valacyclovir
• Drink plenty of water
• dose adjustment is needed in kidney impairment
• Tell your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.