Trusted Prescription Drug Information

• Take Zovirax exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Treatment with Zovirax should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters).
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Zovirax can be taken with or without food. Taking acyclovir with food may decrease stomach upset.
• Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
• Take all of the acyclovir that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
• Lesions caused by herpes viruses should be kept as clean and dry as possible. Wearing loose clothing may help to prevent irritation of the lesions.
• Store Zovirax at room temperature away from moisture and heat.