Land: Israel
Språk: engelska
Källa: Ministry of Health
ACICLOVIR
GLAXO SMITH KLINE (ISRAEL) LTD
D06BB03
TABLETS
ACICLOVIR 200 MG
PER OS
Required
GLAXO SMITHKLINE TRADING SERVICES LIMITED, IRELAND
ACICLOVIR
ACICLOVIR
•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.•Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the treatment of varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles) infections
2022-08-31
PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARMACISTS' REGULATIONS (PREPARATIONS) - 1986 The medicine is dispensed according to a physician’s prescription only Zovirax Tablets 200 mg Zovirax Tablets 400 mg Zovirax Tablets Dispersible 800 mg Zovirax Tablets 200 mg – each tablet contains aciclovir 200 mg Zovirax Tablets 400 mg – each tablet contains aciclovir 400 mg Zovirax Tablets Dispersible 800 mg – each tablet contains aciclovir 800 mg For the list of inactive and allergenic ingredients in the medicine, see section 2 – "Important information about some of the ingredients in the medicine" and section 6 – "Additional information". Read the leaflet carefully in its entirety before using the medicine. This leaflet contains concise information about the medicine. If you have further questions, refer to the physician or 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 Tablets (called 'Zovirax' in this leaflet) contains a medicine called aciclovir. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses. Zovirax can be used to: 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg tablets: • treat chickenpox and shingles 200 mg and 400 mg tablets: • 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 to any of the additional ingredients contained in this medicine (listed in section 6). Do not take Zovirax if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, refer to your physician or pharmacist before taking Zovirax. Special warnings regarding use of the me Läs hela dokumentet
Page 1 of 11 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. Page 2 of 11 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 Läs hela dokumentet