VIRPES 400MG TAB

Aciclovir 400 mg Tablets contain a medicine called aciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses. Aciclovir can be used to:

• Treat chickenpox and shingles
• Treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections
• Stop these problems returning after you have had them
• Stop these problems in people whose immune system works less well, which means their bodies are less able to fight infections

Direction to Use:

For adults & children over 12 yean;: Unless prescribed by the physician, ALOXAL suspension should be taken as 1- 2 teaspoonful (5 - 10 ml) alter meals or at bedtime. ALOXAL should be shaken well before use.

Side Effects

ALOXAL is generally well tolerated if recommended doses are not exceeded. In very rare cases, minor side effects such as constipation, diarrhoea or stomach cramps have been reported.