Zovirax General Information

Zovirax is an antiviral drug used for the treatment of the infections caused by herpes virus. The infections caused by herpes virus are infectious; they can spread to other people around you, even when you are being treated with Zovirax. Zovirax does not cure herpes, but it helps the body to fight infection and lesson the symptoms of the infection.

Zovirax Uses

You can use Zovirax for the treatment of illnesses that can be caused by herpes virus. These infections include shingles, genital herpes, cold sores, or chickenpox. Zovirax will slow down the spread and growth of the herpes virus.

How Take Zovirax

You should take Zovirax exactly the way it has been prescribed by your doctor. The medication should not be taken in larger amounts, or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.
Treatment with Zovirax should be started as soon as possible after the first symptoms appear. They can be burning, tingling, blisters. You must drink plenty of water while you are taking Zovirax to keep your kidneys to work properly.
You should wear loose clothing to prevent irritations of the lesions. Also the lesions should be kept clean and dry.

Zovirax Warnings

You should tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to any drug,
• have kidney disease,
• are pregnant

Although Zovirax is certainly not considered to be harmful especially to the unborn babies, herpes virus can be passed from the mother to the baby at the time of childbirth. You should tell your doctor if you are a breast feeding mother.

Zovirax Missed Dose

Whenever you miss a dose, you should take the dosage that is missed immediately as you remember it. If it is the time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose next time. You should not take two doses together in an effort to make up the missed dose.
You must take care so as to follow the doctor's instructions carefully.

Zovirax Side Effects

The most common side effects of Zovirax are:

• Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea,
• Swelling in your hands and feet,
• Head ache or feeling light hearted.

If you have the following allergic reactions, you should consult your doctor immediately:

• Difficulty in breathing,
• Swelling of the face, throat, tongue or lips,
• Hives.

You should stop using Zovirax if you have any of the following serious side effects:

• Easy bleeding or bruising,
• Less urine less the usual,
• Unusual weakness.

Zovirax Storage Advice

Zovirax should be stored at room temperature (20 to 25 degrees C). It should be kept away from heat and moisture.

Zovirax Overdose

You should seek emergency medical aid if you feel you have used too much of this medicine or overdose symptoms appear. The symptoms of Zovirax overdose may be hallucinations, convulsions or less or no urine at all.

Zovirax More Information

Herpes virus can spread very easily. You must avoid contact with other people. You must avoid frequent touching of the infected areas. You wash your hands frequently.
The infection takes some time to clear up completely, you must take the full course of Zovirax even if you start feeling better in a few days.