Entir 400 Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Aciclovir

Indications/Uses

Treatment of HSV infections of the skin, mucous membranes including initial & recurrent genital herpes; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex infections in immune-competent patients; prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immune-compromised patients; treatment of herpes zoster infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >2 yr Herpes simplex infection Treatment: 200 mg 5 times daily 4 hrly omitting the night dose for 5 days. Suppression: 200 mg qds. Prophylaxis: 200 mg qds. Treatment of herpes zoster 800 mg 5 times daily 4 hrly omitting the night dose for 7-10 days. Childn <2 yr Treatment & prophylaxis of herpes simplex ½ adult dose. Management of herpes simplex infections (severe renal impairment) 200 mg bd.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Lactation.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, mild & transient rises in bilirubin & liver-related enzymes, small increases in blood urea & creatinine, small decreases in hematological indices, headache, mild reversible neurological reactions & fatigue.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antivirals

ATC Classification

J05AB01 - aciclovir ; Belongs to the class of nucleosides and nucleotides excluding reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of viral infections.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Entir 400 tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

7 × 10's

Entir 400

aciclovir

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Health Alliance

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