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ACYCLOVIR (AZZIR) TABS 400MG 30’S

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Description

ACYCLOVIR (AZZIR) 400 mg Tablets – 30’s is a prescription antiviral medication effective in treating infections caused by herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (cold sores, genital herpes), as well as varicella‑zoster virus (chickenpox, shingles) .

🔬 Key Features

• Active Ingredient: Acyclovir 400 mg, synthetic nucleoside analog targeting viral DNA polymerase (DailyMed)
• Formulation: Oral tablets, 30 tablets per pack
• Indications:
  • Initial/recurrent HSV infections: Helps reduce symptom severity and outbreak duration
  • Shingles and chickenpox: Commonly prescribed for early treatment (Delivery Pharmacy Kenya, GoodRx)
• Dosing: Typically taken every 4–5 hours, up to 5 times daily—follow your doctor’s directions

⚖️ Benefits

• Restores health faster: Shortens duration of herpes outbreaks, pain, and viral shedding when started early
• Multiple formats available: Comes in tablets, suspension, topical, or IV forms
• Trusted safety profile: Low oral bioavailability (15–30%) with majority excreted unchanged in urine (Wikipedia)

✅ Precautions and Interactions

• Hydration is essential: Drink 6–8 glasses of water daily to reduce kidney crystal risk (Cleveland Clinic)
• Kidney function: Dose adjustment needed if renal impairment; elderly are more sensitive to CNS side effects like dizziness or confusion (Mayo Clinic)
• Drug interactions: Avoid concurrent use of probenecid, cimetidine, amphotericin B, or nephrotoxic agents

⚠️ Side Effects

• Common (up to 12%): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and fatigue (GoodRx)
• Less common: Dizziness, confusion, rash, increased sensitivity to light
• Rare but serious: Renal issues, seizures, blood disorders, severe skin reactions (e.g. Stevens‑Johnson syndrome), allergic reactions

📝 Usage Tips

• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
• Preferably start treatment at the earliest sign of an outbreak for maximum effectiveness (Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser Permanente)
• Continue to follow safe practices—acyclovir doesn’t prevent transmission

Summary: AZZIR 400 mg provides reliable antiviral therapy for herpes and shingles. When used promptly and correctly—with attention to hydration and renal health—it offers meaningful symptom relief and healing support. As always, follow your healthcare provider’s guidance.