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.

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