Anti Viral
Biocyclovir®
Brand Name:
Biocyclovir®
Dosage:
200 mg & 400 mg
Generic Name:
Aciclovir
Pharmacotherapeutic Group:
Antiviral (systemic)
Therapeutic Indication:
- Aciclovir: Treatment of initial episodes and management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in certain patients.
- Acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) and chickenpox (varicella).
Dosage and Administration:
- Initial genital herpes: 200mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily, for 10 days.
- Chronic suppressive therapy for recurrent disease: 400mg 2 times daily, for up to 12 months, followed by reevaluation.
- Herpes zoster, acute treatment: 800mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily, for 5 days.
- Chickenpox: 20mg/kg (not to exceed 800mg), 4 times daily, for 5days. Initiate at earliest sign or symptom.
Side Effects:
Malaise, nausea and vomiting, headache, renal failure.