{"id":4642,"date":"2020-11-27T11:35:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T11:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=4642"},"modified":"2021-08-24T07:22:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T07:22:17","slug":"aciclovir-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/aciclovir-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Aciclovir Sandoz &#8211; Aciclovir uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>200 mg, 400 mg&nbsp;tablets<br>Aciclovir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Aciclovir Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir Sandoz inhibits the spread of the herpes virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir Sandoz is used to treating severe&nbsp;infections&nbsp;of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the&nbsp;herpes simplex&nbsp;virus or as a long-term treatment to prevent outbreaks of recurrent&nbsp;herpes simplex&nbsp;infections of the genital skin and mucous membranes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir Sandoz is also used to treat chickenpox and to treat&nbsp;shingles&nbsp;(&nbsp;herpes zoster).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir Sandoz is used to preventing&nbsp;infection&nbsp;caused by&nbsp;cytomegalovirus&nbsp;(&nbsp;CMV&nbsp;) after bone marrow transplantation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir contained in Aciclovir Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Aciclovir Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Aciclovir Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Aciclovir Sandoz if you have impaired kidney function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the elderly, people with renal impairment, and people receiving high&nbsp;doses of acyclovir, it is important to drink plenty of fluids during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking other medicines&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Aciclovir Sandoz if you are being treated with any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lithium (for depression)<\/li><li>Theophylline (for&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Cimetidine (used to&nbsp;inhibit&nbsp;acid secretion in the stomach)<\/li><li>Mycophenolate mofetil (used to&nbsp;inhibit the&nbsp;activity of the immune system in organ transplants and connective tissue diseases, among others)<\/li><li>Probenecid (used for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking Aciclovir Sandoz with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir Sandoz can be taken with food and drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always consult your doctor if you are taking Aciclovir Sandoz more than temporarily during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aciclovir Sandoz passes into breast milk but the effect on the breastfed baby is unlikely.&nbsp;However, consult a physician when using Aciclovir Sandoz during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aciclovir Sandoz contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Aciclovir Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you depending on your illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets can be divided into equal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Aciclovir Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;If you forget to take a tablet, you should take the forgotten tablet as soon as possible.&nbsp;Then continue to take the tablets as directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Aciclovir Sandoz and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Skin rash (including sensitivity to sunlight),&nbsp;itching, nausea, stomach vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, extreme fatigue\/exhaustion, fever, headache, dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):&nbsp;Hives, diffuse hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):&nbsp;Hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;with fever, rash, swelling and sometimes drop in blood pressure, fluid retention, shortness of breath, mild renal impairment, transient increase in liver values \u200b\u200b, and transient increase in&nbsp;bilirubin&nbsp;(bile dye) in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare<\/em>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute&nbsp;renal failure, renal pain (renal pain may be associated with&nbsp;renal failure&nbsp;),&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the liver, jaundice, fatigue\/sleep disturbances, confusion, agitation\/irritability, impaired coordination of movements, tremors, speech difficulties, brain,&nbsp;coma, psychotic symptoms, hallucinations, convulsions and the effect on the formation of&nbsp;blood cell count&nbsp;is mainly in patients with renal impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Aciclovir Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is aciclovir 200 mg, 400 mg, and 800 mg per tablet respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;(35 mg, 70 mg, and 140 mg respectively), microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, crospovidone, and magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>200 mg tablet: White, round tablet with a scoreline on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 mg tablet: A white, biconvex, round tablet with a scoreline on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>800 mg tablet: A white, biconvex, oblong tablet with a scoreline on both sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 mg tablets: blisters of 25 and 100 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 mg tablets: plastic jar with 25 and 100 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 mg tablets: blister of 50 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 mg tablets: blister of 70 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>400 mg tablets: plastic jar with 70 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>800 mg tablets: blister of 35 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>800 mg tablets: a plastic jar of 35 tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edvard Thomsens Vej 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2300 Copenhagen S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aciclovir Sandoz inhibits the spread of the herpes virus.<\/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":[10269,11881,11887,11884,11886,11853,11854,11855,11885,10271,11883,10270,11882],"class_list":["post-4642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-aciclovir","tag-aciclovir-sandoz","tag-aciclovir-sandoz-dose","tag-aciclovir-sandoz-tablet","tag-aciclovir-sandoz-uses","tag-aciclovir-tablet","tag-benefits-of-aciclovir","tag-side-effects-of-aciclovir","tag-side-effects-of-aciclovir-sandoz","tag-what-aciclovir-is-used-for","tag-what-aciclovir-sandoz-is-used-for","tag-what-is-aciclovir","tag-what-is-aciclovir-sandoz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4642","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=4642"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4642\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13182,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4642\/revisions\/13182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4642"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4642"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4642"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}