200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg\u00a0aciclovir\u00a0tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aciclovir belongs to a group of medicines that are effective against viral infections. They work by stopping the growth of viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aciclovir Orion can be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aciclovir contained in Aciclovir Orion may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not take Aciclovir Orion <\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir Orion<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The effect of certain medicines may be affected by, or affect the effect of Aciclovir Orion if taken at the same time as Aciclovir Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is especially important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible effects of aciclovir on the ability to drive and use machines have not been studied. Some side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or drowsiness may impair your ability to concentrate and react. Avoid driving or using machines until you know how you are affected by Aciclovir Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dose you should take depends on what you are taking Aciclovir Orion for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of one of Aciclovir Orion if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose for adults is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of Herpes simplex infections:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 tablet of 200 mg 5 times daily (every 4 hours) for 5 days. Treatment should be started as early as possible. In case of severe infection, a longer treatment period may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preventive treatment of Herpes simplex infections:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 tablet of 200 mg 4 times daily (every 6 hours) or 1 tablet of 400 mg twice daily (every 12 hours)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of chickenpox and shingles:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 tablet of 800 mg 5 times daily, for 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elderly and patients with renal impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For patients with renal impairment or elderly patients with renal impairment, the daily dose should be reduced by prolonging the interval between doses. For the elderly, it is especially important to drink plenty of fluids during treatment with Aciclovir Orion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of herpes simplex infections:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Children from 3 months to 2 years: 100 mg 5 times daily (every 4 hours) for 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children over 2 years: 1 tablet of 200 mg 5 times daily (every 4 hours) for 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preventive treatment of Herpes simplex infection in children with weakened immune systems:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Children from 3 months to 2 years: 100 mg 4 times daily, approximately every 6 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children over 2 years: 200 mg 4 times daily, approximately every 6 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treatment of chickenpox:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The treatment time is 5 days. Dosage one can be calculated more accurately as follows: 20 mg aciclovir\/kg body weight (do not exceed 800 mg aciclovir per individual dose ) aciclovir 4 times daily. A liquid formulation of aciclovir may be more suitable for young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a tablet, you should take the forgotten tablet as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop taking Aciclovir Orion and contact<\/strong> your doctor immediately<\/strong> if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic and \/ or angioedema )<\/strong> (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n May cause symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other possible side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare side effects are<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1000):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting of side effects ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly via<\/p>\n\n\n\n L\u00e4kemedelsverket By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or blister after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 200 mg:<\/em> White, round, biconvex tablet with a diameter of 9 mm, marked with \u201c200\u201d on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 400 mg:<\/em> White, round, biconvex tablet with a diameter of 11 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 800 mg:<\/em> White, oblong, biconvex tablet with a scoreline on one side, 19.3 mm long and 10.5 mm wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The breaker is not for dividing the tablet into equal doses but only for easier swallowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aciclovir Orion is available as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aluminum \/ PVC blister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 200 mg: 25 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n 400 mg: 56 and 70 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n 800 mg: 35 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orionv\u00e4gen 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n For further information on this medicine, please contact your local representative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Pharma AB, Sollentuna, medinfo@orionpharma.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Corporation Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orionv\u00e4gen 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orion Corporation Orion Pharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joensuunkatu 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n FI-24100 Salo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finland Pharmaceutical Works Polpharma SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19, Pelplinska Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n 83-200 Starogard Gdanski<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poland Aciclovir belongs to a group of medicines that are effective against viral infections. They work by stopping the growth of viruses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[10269,11900,11903,11853,11855,11904,10271,11902,10270,11901],"class_list":["post-4634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-aciclovir","tag-aciclovir-orion","tag-aciclovir-orion-tablet","tag-aciclovir-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-aciclovir","tag-side-effects-of-aciclovir-orion","tag-what-aciclovir-is-used-for","tag-what-aciclovir-orion-is-used-for","tag-what-is-aciclovir","tag-what-is-aciclovir-orion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4634"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13207,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4634\/revisions\/13207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Aciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. How to use Aciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
> 6 years<\/td> 1 tablet of 800 mg aciclovir 4 times daily<\/td><\/tr> 2- 6 years<\/td> 1 tablet of 400 mg aciclovir 4 times daily<\/td><\/tr> <2 years<\/td> 1 tablet of 200 mg aciclovir 4 times daily<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n If you forget to use Aciclovir Orion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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