Description
The antibiotic drug Ekovir 200, made by John Lee, contain Acyclovir an antiviral drug as its active component. Acyclovir is a drug used in medicine to treat viral infections. These include the herpes simplex virus, chickenpox, and shingles.
Sometimes it is used with an unapproved steroid (typically Prednisolone) to treat Bell’s palsy. Aside from treating acne, it can also be used to relieve the pain and inflammation that follow steroid injection.
Benefits of taking Acyclovir 200
Acyclovir works by stopping the body from creating further virus DNA. Despite not treating the underlying virus, the drug will decrease the signs and symptoms of infections.
The drug can reduce both the length and intensity of symptoms. It can accelerate their healing and stop the growth of skin lesions and acne caused by viral infections.
Additionally, it can aid in the prevention of viruses for immune systems that are already compromised. In areas where there are sores, acne, or injection sites, Acyclovir can aid in reducing discomfort, itching, and skin inflammation.
How to take Acyclovir 200mg
The specific characteristics of your body and the seriousness of the condition you’re looking to treat have a significant impact on the suggested Acyclovir dosage. Acyclovir must be taken every 4 hours in order to be effective because of its half-life of 2.5-4 hours.
For acne and inflammation, the typical dosage is 200mg five times per day, every four hours, for five days. Treatment for genital herpes often begins with 200mg five times a day, every four hours. To prevent recurrent herpes, the typical dose is 400mg twice daily for up to 12 months.
For seven to ten days, 800mg are usually taken five times per day, every four hours, to treat shingles. For chickenpox, the usual dosage is 800mg taken four times each day for five days. Start taking this drug as soon as the first indication of chicken pox appears.
Given that this drug is sold in 200mg tablets, one tablet is a reasonable starting dose. After that, you should monitor how your body reacts to that dosage. It is strongly advised to limit your calcium intake and drink a lot of water while using this drug.
Zovirax side effects
While renal problems and low platelets are infrequent adverse effects of Acyclovir treatment, nausea and diarrhea are two that are regularly felt. People who have liver or kidney impairment should use this drug with extreme caution.
