Zovirax Information:
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement,
not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the
drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
USES:
Zovirax is an antiviral used to treat genital herpes,
herpes infections of the skin, and oral herpes (i.e.,
cold sores). It may also be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: Follow the directions for using
this medicine provided by your doctor. Wash and completely
dry the affected area. Use a finger cot or rubber glove
to apply this medicine. Gently rub the medicine in until
it is evenly distributed. Apply enough medicine to cover
all sores. Wash your hands after using this medicine.
STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat
and light. Keep the container tightly closed. TO CLEAR
UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue using this medicine
for the full course of treatment even if you feel better
in a few days. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A
DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT GET THIS MEDICINE in your
eyes. If this medicine gets in your eyes, flush them
with cool tap water. THIS MEDICINE WILL NOT PREVENT
the spread of infection to others. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU
PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED
in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor
or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away
during treatment, include burning or stinging when the
medicine is first applied to the skin. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH
YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience rash
or itching. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: If you are using tablets,
capsules, or liquid, take the missed dose as soon as
you remember it and take any remaining doses for that
day at evenly spaced intervals.
If you are
using ointment, apply it as soon as you remember and
apply further doses at your regular interval (e.g.,
every 3 hours) until you go to bed.
However,
if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take a double dose of either the ointment or oral medication
to make up for a missed one.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine
may be harmful if swallowed.
STORAGE:
Store Zovirax at room temperature and away from excess
heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
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