Acyclovir 200mg
Acyclovir 200mg is one of 3 strengths in which Acyclovir (Acyclovir) is supplied. The full range is 200mg, 400mg, 800mg. This page covers what the 200mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Acyclovir is administered orally with or without food. According to the prescribing information, doses depend on the indication: 200mg five times daily for 5 days for genital herpes, 400-800mg five times daily for shingles, 800mg five times daily for primary varicella, and 400mg twice daily for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent genital herpes. Substantial dose reduction is required in renal impairment. Adequate hydration is important, particularly with intravenous administration.
Indications
Acyclovir is approved in adults and children for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, including genital herpes (initial and recurrent episodes), suppressive therapy of recurrent genital herpes, herpes labialis, mucocutaneous herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients, and herpes simplex encephalitis (intravenous). It is also approved for primary varicella, herpes zoster (shingles) and prophylaxis of herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients undergoing transplantation or chemotherapy.
All strengths
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