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Missing Dose
If you are using tablets, capsules, or liquid, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals.
If you are using ointment,
apply it as soon as you remember and apply further doses at your regular interval (e.g., every 3 hours) until you go to bed.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of either the ointment or oral medication to make up for a missed one.
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Other Medicines
Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Lithium (e.g., Lithane) or
- Methotrexate or
- Other medicine for infection or
- Penicillamine (e.g., Cuprimine)
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Symptoms of overdose
Symptoms of overdose may include sluggishness, change in amount of urine, loss of consciousness ¡K
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Special warnings about this medication
Category C. Risk to fetus cannot be ruled out. Consider use if benefit outweighs the potential risk. Exposure registry is available: 1-800-722-9292, ext. 58465 (note: this number is no longer used for
antiretroviral drugs. See Health Maintenance section for the pregnancy protocols which contain the antiretroviral registry number.)
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Proper Use of This Medicine
Acyclovir comes as an ointment for use on the skin and as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist
to explain any part you do not understand. Take acyclovir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication as soon as possi
ble after symptoms appear.
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Other medical problems
Herpes infection of the genitals can be caught from or spread to your partner during any sexual activity. Even though you may get herpes if your partner has no symptoms, the infection is more likely t
o be spread if sores are present. This is true until the sores are completely healed and the scabs have fallen off. Therefore, it is best to avoid any sexual activity if either you or your sexual part
ner has any symptoms of herpes. The use of a latex condom (¡§rubber¡¨') may help prevent the spread of herpes. However, spermicidal (sperm-killing) jelly or a diaphragm will probably not help.
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