ACICLOVIR NORMON 800 mg TABLETS
How to use ACICLOVIR NORMON 800 mg TABLETS
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- Introduction
- What Aciclovir Normon is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Aciclovir Normon
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Aciclovir:
- How to take Aciclovir Normon
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Aciclovir Normon
- Contents of the pack and further information
Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Aciclovir Normon 800 mg Tablets EFG
aciclovir
Read the entire package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
- If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What Aciclovir Normon is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Aciclovir Normon
- How to take Aciclovir Normon
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Aciclovir Normon
Contents of the pack and further information
1. What Aciclovir Normon is and what it is used for
Aciclovir belongs to a group of medications called antivirals.
It is used to treat infections caused by the herpes zoster virus and the varicella virus in adults and children over 6 years of age.
2. What you need to know before taking Aciclovir Normon
Do not take Aciclovir Normon:
- if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any of the other components of this medication (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 the dose. Also, you should drink enough fluid during treatment to maintain adequate hydration.
- If you have genital herpes infection, it is recommended to take precautions during sexual intercourse even if you have started antiviral treatment.
Taking Aciclovir Normon with other medications
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medication.
Tell your doctor if you have recently taken probenecid, cimetidine, or mycophenolate mofetil (a medication used in transplant patients).
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Aciclovir passes into breast milk. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding.
Driving and Using Machines
Some side effects such as drowsiness or sleepiness may affect your ability to concentrate and react. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel that your ability is impaired.
Aciclovir Normon 800 mg contains sodium
This medication contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".
3. How to take Aciclovir Normon
Follow the instructions for administration of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose, frequency, and duration of treatment.
Remember to take your medication.
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 herpes zoster infections: one 800 mg tablet five times a day, every four hours, omitting the night dose
- for the treatment of varicella: one 800 mg tablet five times a day, every four hours, omitting the night dose.
The usual doses for children over 6 years of age are:
- for the treatment of varicella: one 800 mg tablet four times a day.
For children under 6 years of age: it is recommended to use the available suspension (Aciclovir 400 mg/5 ml oral suspension).
It is recommended to drink plenty of fluid while undergoing this treatment. Scored tablet. The score line is only for breaking the tablet if you find it difficult to swallow whole.
If you think the effect of this medication is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Aciclovir Normon than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Aciclovir Normon
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses, simply wait for the next dose.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone 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 red blood cells) or leukopenia (decrease in white blood cells), purpura (due to a decrease in 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 allergy symptoms: wheezing, palpitations, or chest tightness, collapse, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, or other parts of the body, skin rash, or purpura. These symptoms may mean that you are allergic to Aciclovir. Do not takemore tablets unless your doctor tells you to.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Surveillance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaRAM.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
5. Storage of Aciclovir Normon
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Store below 30°C. Store in the original packaging.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be disposed of through wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point in the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and further information
Composition ofAciclovir Normon 800 mg tablets
- The active ingredient is aciclovir.
- The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E-460i), sodium carboxymethyl starch (type A) (derived from potato starch), povidone (E-1201), magnesium stearate (E-572), and anhydrous colloidal silica (E-551).
Appearance of the product and packaging contents
Al/PVC blister pack
White, elongated, biconvex, and scored tablets.
Packaging with 25 and 500 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6 – 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (SPAIN)
Date of the last revision of this package leaflet:April 2022.
Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es
You can access detailed and updated information about this medication by scanning the QR code included in the package leaflet and packaging with your mobile phone (smartphone). You can also access this information at the following internet address:
https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/62297/P_62297.html
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- Average pharmacy price52.95 EUR
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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