Zovirax 200Mg Susp 125Ml

Zovirax 200mg Oral Suspension is an antiviral medication containing acyclovir used to treat various herpes virus infections including herpes simplex, chickenpox, and shingles. The 125ml suspension formulation allows for easy oral administration, particularly useful for those who have difficulty swallowing tablets. Each 5ml of suspension contains 200mg of acyclovir as the active ingredient. The medication should be taken as prescribed by your healthcare provider, with dosage varying based on the specific condition being treated. Common uses include treatment of initial or recurrent genital herpes episodes (200mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 5-10 days), chickenpox treatment (800mg 4 times daily for 5 days in adults), and chronic suppressive therapy for recurrent infections. Patients should ensure adequate hydration while taking this medication. Those with kidney problems or over 65 years of age may require dose adjustments.