ZOVIRAX SUSPENSION

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

ACICLOVIR

Available from:

GLAXO SMITH KLINE (ISRAEL) LTD

ATC code:

J05AB01

Pharmaceutical form:

SUSPENSION

Composition:

ACICLOVIR 200 MG / 5 ML

Administration route:

PER OS

Prescription type:

Required

Manufactured by:

ASPEN BAD OLDESLOE GMBH, GERMANY

Therapeutic group:

ACICLOVIR

Therapeutic area:

ACICLOVIR

Therapeutic indications:

Zovirax suspenion is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children). Zovirax suspenion is indicated for the suppression (prevention of recurrences) of recurrent herpes simplex infections in immune-competent patients.Zovirax suspenion is indicated for the prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immune-compromised patients.Zovirax suspenion is indicated for the treatment of varicella (chickenpox ) and herpes zoster (shingles) infections.

Authorization date:

2021-06-30

Patient Information leaflet

Patient leaflet in accordance with the Pharmacists' Regulations
(Preparations) - 1986
The medicine is dispensed with a physician’s prescription only
Zovirax Suspension
Each 5 ml suspension contains aciclovir 200 mg.
For the list of the inactive and allergenic ingredients in the
medicine, see section 2 –
"Important information about some ingredients of the medicine" and
section 6 –
"Additional information".
Read the entire leaflet carefully before using the medicine. This
leaflet contains concise
information about the medicine. If you have further questions, refer
to the physician or
the pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm
them even if it seems to you that their medical condition is similar.
1.
What is the medicine intended for?
Zovirax Suspension contains a medicine called aciclovir. It works by
killing or stopping
the growth of viruses.
Zovirax Suspension can be used to:
•
treat chickenpox and shingles.
•
treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections.
•
prevent recurrence of herpes simplex infections in patients with a
normal immune
system.
•
prevent herpes simplex infections in people whose immune system is not
functioning
so well, which means their bodies are less capable of fighting
infections.
Therapeutic group
Antiviral.
2.
Before using the medicine
Do not use the medicine if:
•
you are sensitive (allergic) to aciclovir or valaciclovir or any of
the additional
ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Do not take Zovirax Suspension if the above applies to you. If you are
not sure, talk
to your pharmacist or physician before taking Zovirax Suspension.
Special warnings regarding the use of the medicine
Refer to your pharmacist or physician before taking Zovirax Suspension
if:
•
you have kidney problems
•
you are over 65 years of age.
If you are not sure if these apply to you, talk to your pharmacist or
physician before
taking Zovirax Suspension.
It is important that you drink plenty of water while

Summary of Product characteristics

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ZOVIRAX TABLETS 200 MG
ZOVIRAX TABLETS 400 MG
ZOVIRAX TABLETS DISPERSIBLE 800 MG
1.
TRADE NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Zovirax Tablets 200 mg.
Zovirax Tablets 400 mg.
Zovirax Tablets Dispersible 800 mg.
2.
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Zovirax Tablets 200 mg - Aciclovir 200 mg
Zovirax Tablets 400 mg - Aciclovir 400 mg
Zovirax Tablets Dispersible 800 mg - Aciclovir 800 mg
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Zovirax Tablets 200 mg –
are white, round, biconvex tablets which are branded “GXCL3” on
one side and plain on the other.
Zovirax Tablets 400 mg –
are white, shield shaped tablets which are branded “GXCM1” on one
side and plain on the other.
Zovirax Tablets Dispersible 800 mg -
are white film-coated oval biconvex tablets, branded
“GXCG1” on one side and plain on the other.
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
ZOVIRAX TABLETS 200MG,
ZOVIRAX TABLETS 400MG:
Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex
virus infections of the skin
and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes
(excluding
neonatal
HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children)
.
Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the suppression (prevention of
recurrences) of recurrent
herpes simplex infections in immunocompetent patients.
Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of herpes simplex
infections in
immunocompromised patients.
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Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the treatment of varicella
(chickenpox) and herpes zoster
(shingles) infections.
ZOVIRAX TABLETS DISPERSIBLE 800 MG:
Zovirax tablets 800 mg are indicated for the treatment of varicella
(chickenpox) and herpes
zoster (shingles) infections
(excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in
immunocompromised children)
.
Zovirax 800mg tablets is recommended in children over the age of 6.
4.2.
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Route of administration: Oral.
Zovirax 800mg tablets may be dispersed in a minimum of 50 ml of water
or swa