How to use Acyclovir
Use Acyclovir as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Acyclovir is usually given as an injection at your doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Acyclovir at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Acyclovir . Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
* Do not use Acyclovir if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
* Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Acyclovir is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
* Start treatment as early as possible following the onset of signs and symptoms of herpes infections.
* To clear up your infection completely, use Acyclovir for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
* Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal. Always use for injections.
* If you miss a dose of Acyclovir , use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acyclovir .
