Aciclovir 400mg (Herpes Treatment)

Aciclovir Tablets are used to treat shingles in adults and infections of the lips or nose (cold sores), skin and genitals caused by herpes virus. Aciclovir tablets are also used to prevent repeated herpes infections and to protect people who have a low resistance to disease and have been in contact with herpes.

The course consists of 15 tablets taken 3 times per day for five days.

For full details on Aciclovir please click on the patient information leaflet below:

How to take Aciclovir:

For adults (18-65 years and over). Always take Aciclovir exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• One 400mg tablet taken three times per day for five days.

Who should take Aciclovir?

You should not take Aciclovir Tablets if you have ever had a reaction or been told that you are allergic to aciclovir or any of the other ingredients in the tablets. Check by reading the list of ingredients above. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant or start breast-feeding. Taking another medicine while you are taking Aciclovir Tablets can aect how it or the other medicine works. Make sure that your doctor knows what other medicines you are taking. Do not take any other medicines while you are taking Aciclovir Tablets unless you have told your doctor or pharmacist and asked their advice. This includes medicines you may have bought yourself. Examples of medicines that can affect Aciclovir Tablets are:

• Probenecid, a drug used to prevent gout.
• Zidovudine, another antiviral drug.
• Theophylline, used in asthma.

If you have any doubts about whether you should take this medicine then talk to your doctor.

When taking aciclovir:

• It is important to drink plenty of water while you are taking aciclovir.
• Care is required if you have kidney problems, any nervous disorder, liver disease, abnormal levels of electrolytes (salts) in the blood or severe breathing dificulties. Your dosage may be reduced.
• You should not drive or operate machinery until you are sure that the tablets are not affecting your ability to do so.

Possible side effects of Aciclovir:

Like all medicines aciclovir may produce side effects in some individuals. Reported side effects include.

• Kidney problems
• Blood problems (which could cause sore throats, mouth ulcers, or generally feeling tired or unwell)
• Rashes
• Sore muscles
• Swelling of the feet or hands
• Visual disturbances
• Itching
• Fever
• Headaches
• Stomach pain
• Neeling sick
• Vomiting
• diarrhoea

If you suffer any of the serious side effects listed you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Aciclovir

Other Ingredients: Gelatin, lactose, maize starch, microcrystalline, cellulose, sodium starch glycollate and magnesium stearate.

Buying Aciclovir Online:

With Nationwide Pharmacies you can buy Aciclovir online safely and discreetly. If you do not have a prescription please use our free online consultation service to get a private prescription for Aciclovir. Nationwide Pharmacies is a UK registered NHS Pharmacy (GPHc reg: 1105564) and our doctors are GMC qualified to ensure that our patients are given proper advice and that our products are genuine.

Prescription Orders:

Nationwide Pharmacies online doctor service offers a fast and convenient way to order your prescription medication. Once you have selected the treatment that you require simply follow the steps below:

Add to basket and proceed to checkout
Answer the medical questionnaire
Our doctor will assess your questionnaire within 24 hours
Once your prescription has been approved it will be despatched from our pharmacy

Delivery:

All orders are dispatched by Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For delivery. The vast majority of orders are delivered next day however you should allow for up to 48 hours for delivery. In the case of high value orders we will from time to time use tracked courier services.

Next Day Delivery

Guaranteed next working day delivery is subject to a delivery charge of £7.50. Orders are despatched by Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day. Next Day delivery orders need to be placed before 1PM (Mon-Fri). Your order will arrive before 1PM the next working day.