Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet

Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet is a prescription antiviral medicine that contains 800 mg of acyclovir in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-viral drug class and is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including shingles, genital herpes, cold sores, and in some cases chickenpox. The Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet that your clinician may choose when a larger acyclovir dose is needed for an assessed condition.

How it works: Acyclovir works by blocking the herpes virus from making more copies of itself, which helps slow the infection down. In Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed, then travels through the body to help control the virus. It does not cure herpes viruses, but it can reduce how long symptoms last and may help lower how severe an outbreak becomes when taken as prescribed.

Because each Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet contains a high amount of acyclovir, it is generally used for specific treatment plans rather than for casual or mild symptoms. A doctor may choose this strength when fewer tablets per dose are appropriate or when a higher dose is needed for a particular herpes virus infection.

• Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Genital herpes
• Cold sores caused by herpes simplex
• Chickenpox in some patients
• Prevention or suppression of recurrent herpes infections when prescribed

• Swallow Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times if you are prescribed more than one dose per day.
• Start treatment as soon as possible after symptoms begin or as soon as your doctor tells you to start.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids while using acyclovir tablets unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is safe to do so.

Each Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet provides 800 mg of acyclovir, which is a relatively high tablet strength. Depending on the infection being treated, it may be taken several times a day, but the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount are decided by the doctor based on the condition, kidney function, and response to treatment.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Tiredness

• Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength acyclovir tablet, so the dosing should be followed exactly as prescribed.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because acyclovir may need dose adjustment.
• Stay well hydrated unless told otherwise, since this medicine can affect the kidneys in some people.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy, sleepy, or unwell after a dose.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to side effects, especially confusion or kidney-related effects.
• Avoid using extra over-the-counter cold sore or herpes medicines without checking first.

• Probenecid
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys, such as certain NSAIDs or nephrotoxic drugs
• Cimetidine
• Mycophenolate
• Valacyclovir or other acyclovir-containing products

Store Zoviclovir 800 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.