Acyclovir oral tablet doesn’t cause drowsiness but it can cause other side effects.

The active substance is Aciclovir. Each tablet contains 400 mg of Aciclovir. The other ingredients are: Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, pregelatinised starch and colloidal anhydrous silica.

You should not take acyclovir buccal tablets (Sitavig) if you are allergic to milk proteins. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease; or. a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine).

The inhibitory effects of antivirals on immune cells may contribute to the immune deterioration observed in patients following prolonged use of the drugs.

Drink plenty of water while you are taking acyclovir to keep your kidneys working properly. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses may increase the risk of your virus becoming resistant to medication.

When it comes to caffeine and Tylenol, two of the things most likely to be consumed while on Valtrex, it’s okay to take them unless told otherwise by a medical professional.

Valtrex (valacyclovir) and other antiviral medications can only treat the symptoms associated with herpes infections and shorten outbreaks. Does Valtrex (valacyclovir) make you gain weight? Weight changes are not commonly reported with the use of Valtrex (valacyclovir).

Acyclovir is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses. Acyclovir tablets are a formulation for oral administration. Each 800 mg tablet of acyclovir contains 800 mg of acyclovir and the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.

To take the acyclovir buccal tablet (Sitavig): Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take it. Use a dry finger to remove the tablet. Do not chew or swallow a buccal tablet.

Acyclovir. Generic name: acyclovir (oral) (a SYE klo veer) Brand name: Sitavig, Zovirax. Drug class: Purine nucleosides. Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on April 1, 2021. Uses. Warnings. Dosage.

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching.