ACYCLOVIR (Generic for ZOVIRAX)

Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Take this medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Take all of this medication unless your care team tells you to stop it early. Keep taking it even if you think you are better.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. This medication works best when started very early in the course of an infection. Begin treatment at the first signs of infection.
Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or fluids every day while you are taking this medication. This will help prevent side effects.
This medication manages the symptoms of the virus. It is possible to spread the virus to others. Avoid contact with others as directed by your care team. Talk to your care team about how to stop the spread of infection.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.