Ingredients
in Acyclovir
Acyclovir is a medication that is
recommended to cure of chickenpox,
genital or systemic herpes infections.
Acyclovir is present in various products
with the following inactive ingredients
such as: corn starch, lactose, magnesium
stearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
Acyclovir is a crystalline powder
that is white in color. The products
come in the form of ointments.
Chemistry of
Acyclovir
Since Acyclovir is used for the cure
of herpes, care should be taken before
you take this medication. Women who
are infected with herpes have a high
possibility of developing cancer.
It is very important to get yourself
checked regularly. Before you can
take this medication you should consult
your doctor to determine whether the
medication is right for you or not.
In deciding whether the medication
is right for you, your doctor will
ask you for your medical background.
Allergies to the main ingredient,
if known, should be reported.
The drug has not been tested in older,
younger children or pregnant women.
If you come under any of the aforementioned
categories, you should ask your doctor
if the medication is right for you.
Dosage of Acyclovir
The dosage of Acyclovir products
will depend on your condition. However,
the normal dosage states that the
ointment is to be applied four to
five times a day. This medication
is not meant for the eyes. While applying
the medication on the infected area
apply it while wearing gloves or finger
cot. This will help the prevention
of spreading to other parts of the
body. Enough medication should be
applied so that the sores are covered
properly.
To help the treatment to be successful
it is important that you continue
with the medication for as long as
the doctor as ordered. This is because
though the symptoms may have gone
it is still possible that you may
get infected again. However, do not
use this medication longer than has
been prescribed.
To store this medication in a cool
and dry place as heat and moisture
breaks the main ingredient apart.
All medication should be kept away
from children. If the medication has
expired have them discarded.
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