ACYCLO-V tablets are indicated for use in adult patients for: (1) The treatment of first episode - primary or non-primary - genital herpes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in certain patients. (2) The treatment of acute attacks of herpes zoster (shingles), when the duration of rash is less than 72 hours. (3)The management of patients with advanced symptomatic HIV disease (CD4 + counts less than150 millions/L).
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
The way to take this medicine: Oral
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Lifetime is 3 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White biconvex, oval, film coated tablet, branded GXCGI on one face and plain on the other
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine may be subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
ACYCLO-V tablets are indicated for use in adult patients for: (1) The treatment of first episode - primary or non-primary - genital herpes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in certain patients. (2) The treatment of acute attacks of herpes zoster (shingles), when the duration of rash is less than 72 hours. (3)The management of patients with advanced symptomatic HIV disease (CD4 + counts less than150 millions/L).
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
The way to take this medicine: Oral
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Lifetime is 3 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, biconvex, round, film coated tablets branded GXCF3 on one face and plain on the other
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine may be subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
ACYCLO-V tablets are indicated for use in adult patients for: (1) The treatment of first episode (primary or non-primary) of genital herpes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in certain patients. (2) The treatment of acute attacks of Herpes zoster (shingles), when the duration of rash is less than 72 hours. (3) The management of patients with advanced symptomatic HIV disease (CD4+ counts <150 x 10 6/L).
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
The way to take this medicine: Oral
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Lifetime is 5 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, concave, shield-shaped, film coated tablets branded GXCF5 on one side and plain on the other
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine may be subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
What it is used for
ACYCLO-V Intravenous Infusion is indicated for the purpose of: (1) Promoting resolution of acute clinical manifestations of mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus in immunocompromised patients. (2) Treatment of severe first episode primary or non-primary genital herpes in immune competent patients. (3) Treatment of acute manifestations of Varicella zoster virus infection in immunocompromised patients. (4) Treatment of Herpes zoster (shingles) in immune competent patients who show very severe acute local or systemic manifestations of the disease. Benefits can be expected in patients with rash duration shorter than 72 hours. The use of the intravenous infusion may be warranted in only a small subgroup of immune competent patients. (5) Treatment of Herpes simplex encephalitis.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
The way to take this medicine: Intravenous
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Lifetime is 5 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
A white to off-white powder.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine may be subsidised which may make it cheaper. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
