Medication and Food Supplements

Acyclovir is a drug to treat viral. This is why it is called antiviral drug. Acyclovir has the tendency to restrict the growth of Herpes Virus. The infections caused by Herpes Viruses can be treated with the help of acyclovir.

One has to consume acyclovir as directed by physician. Each dose of this medicine has to be taken with a glass full of water. One can have acyclovir with or without meals. One has to take all the prescribed doses of this medicine even if he or she has started getting relief.

It is recommended that pregnant women should consult their doctors prior to go for this medicine.

Acyclovir side effects

A few of the common acyclovir’s side effects are: -

* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Joint pain

Seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms:-

* Bruising
* No or little urine production
* Difficulty in breathing
* Swelling of lips

Acyclovir prescription

Acyclovir is a medicine for contagious infections. Use condoms or avoid sexual interaction to prevent the spread of this infection. This medicine will not protect HIV or other sexually transferred diseases to spread.