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What is ZIMIVIR?
- ZIMIVIR contains Valaciclovir which belongs to the class of medications known as antivirals
- It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses called herpes simplex (HSV), varicella zoster (VZV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV)
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to valaciclovir or aciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have kidney or liver problems
- have poor immunity
- are over 65 years of age
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Take this medicine by mouth. Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water.
- Take ZIMIVIR at the same time each day. Take ZIMIVIR according to instructions from your doctor
- The dose that you should take will depend on why your doctor has prescribed Valaciclovir tablet for you
Treatment of shingles
- The usual dose is 1000mg three times a day
- You should take ZIMIVIR for seven days
Treatment of cold sores
- The usual dose is 2000mg twice a day. The second dose should be taken 12 hours (no sooner than 6 hours) after the first dose
- You should take valaciclovir for one day (two doses) only
Treatment of HSV infections of the skin and genital herpes
- The usual dose is 500mg twice a day. For the first infection you should take ZIMIVIR for five days or for up to ten days if your doctor tells you to
- For recurrent infection the duration of treatment is normally 3-5 days
Prevention of HSV infections from returning after you have had them
- The usual dose is 250mg twice a day. Taking one 250mg tablet twice a day may give benefit to some people with frequent recurrences (instead of one 500mg tablet once a day)
Prevention of CMV (Cytomegalovirus) infection
- The usual dose is 2000mg four times a day
If you take more ZIMIVIR
- Talk to your doctor or go to nearest hospital immediately
If you forget to take ZIMIVIR
- If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking ZIMIVIR
- Consult your doctor before stop using this medicine
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Rapid development of symptoms including: flushing, itchy skin rash, swelling of the lips, face, neck and throat, causing difficulty in breathing (angiodema)
- fall in blood pressure leading to collapse
- headache
- feeling sick
- dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea
- skin reaction after exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity)
- rash
- feeling confused or agitated
- seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)
- feeling very drowsy
- tremors
- reduction in the number of white blood cells (leucopenia)
- reduction in the number of blood platelets which are cells that help blood to clot (thrombocytopenia)
- increase in substances produced by the liver
- unsteadiness when walking and lack of coordination (ataxia)
- slow, slurred speech (dysarthria)
- fits (convulsions)
- altered brain function (encephalopathy)
- unconsciousness (coma)
- confused or disturbed thoughts
- disorientation and confusion often accompanied by hallucinations (delirium)
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