ACICLOVIR CINFA 200 mg TABLETS
How to use ACICLOVIR CINFA 200 mg TABLETS
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Aciclovir Cinfa 200 mg Tablets EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4
Contents of the pack
- What Aciclovir Cinfa is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before you take Aciclovir Cinfa
- How to take Aciclovir Cinfa
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Aciclovir Cinfa
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Aciclovir Cinfa is and what it is used for
Aciclovir belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals
It is used to treat and prevent infections caused by the herpes simplex virus, genital herpes, herpes zoster, and varicella virus
2. What you need to know before you take Aciclovir Cinfa
Do not take Aciclovir Cinfa
- If you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take aciclovir
- If you have kidney disease or are elderly. Your doctor may need to reduce your dose. Also, you should drink enough liquid during treatment to maintain adequate hydration
- If you have genital herpes, it is recommended to take precautions during sexual intercourse even if you have started antiviral treatment
Using Aciclovir Cinfa with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or might use any other medicines
Tell your doctor if you have recently taken probenecid, cimetidine, or mycophenolate mofetil (a medicine used in transplant patients)
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine
Aciclovir passes into breast milk. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding
Driving and using machines
Some side effects like drowsiness or sleepiness may affect your ability to concentrate and react. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel that your ability is affected
Aciclovir Cinfa contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1mmol) per tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free"
3. How to take Aciclovir Cinfa
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again
Your doctor will decide the correct dose, frequency, and duration of treatment
Remember to take your medicine
Your doctor will indicate the duration of your treatment with aciclovir. Do not stop treatment before
The usual doses for adults are:
- for the treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex: one 200 mg tablet five times a day, every four hours, omitting the night dose
- for the suppression of recurrences caused by herpes simplex virus: one 200 mg tablet four times a day, every six hours, or two 200 mg tablets twice a day, every twelve hours
- for the prevention of infections caused by herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients: one 200 mg tablet four times a day, every six hours
- for the treatment of varicella and herpes zoster infections: four 200 mg tablets five times a day, every four hours, omitting the night dose
The usual doses for children are:
- for the treatment of infections caused by herpes simplex and prevention of infections caused by herpes simplex in immunocompromised children:
- children and adolescents (from 2 to 18 years): the dose is the same as for adults
- infants (from 28 days to 23 months): will be treated with half the adult dose
There are other presentations available more suitable for children under 6 years
- for the treatment of varicella:
- children (over 6 years) and adolescents: four 200 mg tablets four times a day
- children between 2 and 6 years: two 200 mg tablets four times a day
It is recommended to drink plenty of liquid while under this treatment
If you think the action of aciclovir is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist
If you take more Aciclovir Cinfa than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 915 62 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken
If you forget to take Aciclovir Cinfa
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses, simply wait for the next dose
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Headache, dizziness, feeling tired, fever
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
- Itching, skin rash (sometimes caused by sensitivity to sunlight
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- Hair loss
- Hives
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
- Changes in blood tests (reversible increases in bilirubin and liver enzymes, increases in blood urea and creatinine)
- Difficulty breathing
- Angioedema (swelling of the lips, eyes, and tongue)
- Sudden and severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction)
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
- Anemia (decrease in the number of red blood cells) or leukopenia (decrease in the number of white blood cells), bruising (due to a decrease in the number of platelets)
- Agitation, confusion, tremors, difficulty moving, difficulty speaking, confusion or imagining things (hallucinations), changes in personality and behavior, seizures, drowsiness, encephalopathy (brain disorder), coma. These effects are generally reversible and usually occurred in patients with kidney disorders or predisposing factors
- Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), jaundice (yellow color of the skin and eyes), acute kidney failure, kidney pain (may be associated with kidney failure)
Tell your doctor immediatelyif you experience any of the following symptoms of allergy: wheezing, palpitations, or chest tightness, collapse, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, or other parts of the body, skin rash or bruising. These symptoms may mean that you are allergic to aciclovir. Do not take any more tablets unless your doctor tells you to
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Spanish Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (AEMPS) website: https://www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine
5. Storage of Aciclovir Cinfa
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month shown
Do not store above 30°C
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Aciclovir Cinfa
- The active substance is aciclovir. Each tablet contains 200 mg of aciclovir
- The other ingredients are: Microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K-30, sodium carboxymethyl starch (type A) (derived from potato starch), and magnesium stearate
Appearance of the product and pack contents
Aciclovir Cinfa is presented in the form of tablets. They are white, round, and biconvex tablets
The tablets are packaged in Al/PVC blisters
Carton box containing 25 tablets
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Laboratorios Cinfa, S.A.
Carretera Olaz-Chipi, 10. Polígono Industrial Areta
31620 Huarte (Navarra) – Spain
Manufacturer
Pharmaceutical Works Polpharma SA Pelplinska 19
83-200 Starogard Gdanski
Poland
or
Laboratorios Cinfa, S.A.
Carretera Olaz-Chipi, 10. Polígono Industrial Areta
31620 Huarte (Navarra) - Spain
Date of last revision of this leaflet: September 2019
Detailed and up-to-date information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
You can access detailed and up-to-date information about this medicine by scanning the QR code included in the leaflet and packaging with your smartphone. You can also access this information at the following internet address: https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/84468/P_84468.html
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