Zovirax Cream Medication Drug
Information
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.
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Zovirax Cream Use Indication:
Herpes
Zoster Infections: Zovirax Cream is indicated for the acute treatment
of herpes zoster (shingles).
Genital Herpes: Zovirax Cream is indicated for the treatment of initial
episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital
herpes.
Chickenpox: Zovirax Cream is indicated for the treatment of chickenpox
(varicella).
Acute
Treatment of Herpes Zoster: 800 mg every 4 hours orally, 5 times
daily for 7 to 10 days.
Genital Herpes: Treatment of Initial Genital Herpes: 200 mg every
4 hours, 5 times daily for 10 days.
Chronic Suppressive Therapy for Recurrent Disease: 400 mg 2 times
daily for up to 12 months, followed by re-evaluation. Alternative
regimens have included doses ranging from 200 mg 3 times daily to
200 mg 5 times daily.
Therapy
with Zovirax Cream should be instituted as early as possible
following the initial onset of signs and symptoms of infection.
Infection most commonly manifests itself as a cold sore, or as
clusters of blisters, bumps and rashes in the genital area.
Symptoms of infection include tingling, itching, burning or
redness of the skin at the infection site. Symptoms oftentimes
begin before any cold sores or genital blisters, bumps and rashes
are noted.
- Apply a small amount directly to the infected area 5 times per
day.
- Massage it into the skin very gently.
- It is best to wear a latex glove when applying Zovirax Cream to
the infected area. Herpes Simplex Virus can adhere to your finger
during the application process and be inoculated to other body
sites or to other persons. We will supply a free box of latex
gloves with each order of Zovirax Cream.
- After removing the glove it still is necessary to wash your
hands immediately after contact with the infected area.
- Use the ZOVIRAX CREAM until the infection is completed crusted
or shows clear-cut signs of healing.
- Do not use ZOVIRAX CREAM for the eyes.
- Do not apply continuously to try to prevent infection from
reoccurring.
Prescription Drug Zovirax Cream Side Effects:
Zovirax Cream medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness or weakness. These effects
should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If
they persist or become worse, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you
experience: numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, leg pain, sore
throat, skin rash, change in the amount of urine. An allergic reaction to
Zovirax Cream
drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it
occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
Precautions on using Zovirax Cream prescription:
Zovirax Cream medication
should be used cautiously during pregnancy only if clearly
needed. It is not known if this medication appears in breast
milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding. Zovirax Cream is
contraindicated for patients who develop hypersensitivity to
Zovirax Cream.
Zovirax Cream
Drug Interaction:
Inform your
doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and
nonprescription). Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Zovirax Cream
Overdose:
Overdoses involving ingestion of up to 100
capsules (20 g) have been reported. Adverse events that have been
reported in association with overdosage include agitation, coma,
seizures, and lethargy. Precipitation of Zovirax Cream in renal tubules
may occur when the solubility (2.5 mg/mL) is exceeded in the
intratubular fluid. Overdosage has been reported following bolus
injections or inappropriately high doses and in patients whose
fluid and electrolyte balance were not properly monitored. This
has resulted in elevated BUN and serum creatinine and subsequent
renal failure. In the event of acute renal failure and anuria,
the patient may benefit from hemodialysis until renal function is
restored.
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