SamAh Acyclovir Tablets

Adult dosage

1. For treatment of herpes simplex virus infections: 200 mg administered 5 times a day at 4-hour intervals for 5 days. 2. For prevention of herpes simplex infections in immunocompetent patients: 200 mg administered 4 times a day at approximately 6-hour intervals, or 400 mg administered twice a day at 12-hour intervals. 3. For prevention of herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients: 200 mg administered 4 times a day approximately every 6 hours.

Children's dosage

1. For children over 2 years: administered the same as adult dosage. 2. For children under 2 years: administered half of the adult dosage. 3. For chickenpox treatment in children over 2 years: 20 mg per kg of body weight per dose, administered 4 times a day for 5 days.

This drug should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions or genetic metabolic disorders such as lactose intolerance. Patients with kidney or liver dysfunction, children, and the elderly should exercise particular caution when using this medication. Rarely, serious side effects such as severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, mental confusion, or kidney function impairment may occur during treatment, and immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if unusual symptoms appear. To enhance therapeutic effectiveness, it is important to take this medication early in the course of the outbreak, and alternative therapies should be considered if symptoms do not improve or worsen. Adequate hydration is necessary during treatment to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Caution is advised during activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, as consciousness disturbances may occur. When taking this drug with other medications, the effects or side effects of this drug may change, so it is essential to inform the physician or pharmacist about any other medications currently being taken. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the potential effects on the fetus or infant when using this drug, and it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding during the treatment period. In children and the elderly, dosage adjustment may be needed based on physical condition, with special caution required in cases of decreased kidney function. Overdosing this medication can lead to severe neurological symptoms or kidney damage, so the dosage should be strictly followed, and immediate medical consultation is required in the event of an overdose.

Serious side effects

Shock, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reactions, hypotension, respiratory distress, chest tightness, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), jaundice, severe rashes, blisters, epidermal shedding, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, severe swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure, significant decrease in urine output.

Mild side effects

• Photosensitivity reactions
• fixed drug eruptions
• rashes
• fever
• blisters
• urticarial erythema
• alopecia
• erythema multiforme
• consciousness disturbances
• disturbances of spatial perception

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should be kept in a cool and dry place at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

The tablet is round, bluish-white in color and may have blue specks.

Package unit

30 tablets, 500 tablets (bottle)