Aciclovir 400MG Tabs 30s is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes infections, including genital herpes. Although it cannot be cured, aciclovir tablets help to control and suppress herpes. The medication decreases the severity of a herpes outbreak by preventing the virus from multiplying, thereby also reducing the duration of the infection.
How do I take Aciclovir?
The recommended dose of Aciclovir for genital herpes is 400mg and it works best if you take it at the first sign of symptoms. Swallow one tablet whole with water three times a day, for 5 days. For suppressing genital herpes, Aciclovir 400mg should be taken twice a day. Neither alcohol nor food affect the mechanism of Aciclovir. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant.
Make sure you keep hydrated during the treatment as the effects of Aciclovir are quite hard on the kidneys.
How effective is Aciclovir?
If taken as soon as a herpes outbreak has begun,?Aciclovir can reduce the duration and severity of the outbreak. It can also suppress recurring outbreaks by 80%.