Zovirax 200mg Suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 31 October 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment and prophylaxis of herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections.
Dosage (summary)
200 mg five times daily for herpes simplex; 800 mg four times daily for varicella-zoster.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Limited safety data; aciclovir is excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Cimetidine
- Zidovudine
- Theophylline
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to aciclovir or valaciclovir
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Maintain hydration
- Monitor for skin reactions
- Avoid driving if dizzy
Serious warnings
- Risk of neurological side effects in renal impairment
- DRESS syndrome
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