ACYPES TAB 400mg

Indication

Treatment and prophylaxis of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes; treatment of herpes zoster virus infection (especially acute pain); treatment of varicella infection (chickenpox) in children (over 2 years).

Ingredients

• Acyclovir 400mg

Direction

See the enclosed insert.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• and diarrhoea.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Fatigue.
• Abdominal pain.
• Rare: reversible renal impairment with high doses.
• Very rare: neurological effects (agitation
• tremor
• confusion
• hallucinations) particularly with high doses or renal impairment.
• Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rash.

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.