Vivir Tablet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Acyclovir

Indications/Uses

HSV infection; HZV infection, varicella zoster (chickenpox).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HSV infection 200 mg every 4 hr for 5 days, extend treatment if necessary. Suppression of recurrent genital HSV & prophylaxis of HSV infection in immunocompetent adults 200 mg every 6 hr. Prophylaxis of HSV infection in immunocompromised adults 200 mg every 6 hr, may be increased to 400 mg. Treatment of HZV & varicella zoster Adult 800 mg every 4 hr for 7 days. Treatment of varicella zoster Adolescent 12-18 yr 800 mg qds for 5 days.

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Special Precautions

Renal impairment. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Skin rashes, headache, GI effects eg nausea, vomiting & diarrhoea.

Drug Interactions

Nephrotoxic drugs. Blocked renal clearance w/ probenecid.

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Storage

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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

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vivir Tablet 200 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Vivir Tablet

aciclovir

Manufacturer:

Hanmi

Distributor:

AA Medical