Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet ACICLOVIR TERAPIA 200mg tablets
Precautions:
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as herpes simplex (HSV) and varicella-zoster (VZV). It is indicated for the treatment of oral and genital herpes, chickenpox, and shingles, as well as for preventing recurrences in patients with recurrent herpes infections.
Acyclovir works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, thereby reducing the severity and duration of symptoms. It can be administered orally, topically (as a cream), or intravenously, depending on the severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, headaches, or local irritation (with topical use). In rare cases, intravenous administration may cause kidney damage or severe allergic reactions. It is important for patients to stay well-hydrated during treatment to reduce the risk of kidney toxicity.
Acyclovir is effective in managing herpes infections but does not cure the infection, as the virus remains dormant in the body. Treatment should be started as early as possible after symptom onset to maximize effectiveness.
Acyclovir works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, thereby reducing the severity and duration of symptoms. It can be administered orally, topically (as a cream), or intravenously, depending on the severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, headaches, or local irritation (with topical use). In rare cases, intravenous administration may cause kidney damage or severe allergic reactions. It is important for patients to stay well-hydrated during treatment to reduce the risk of kidney toxicity.
Acyclovir is effective in managing herpes infections but does not cure the infection, as the virus remains dormant in the body. Treatment should be started as early as possible after symptom onset to maximize effectiveness.
General data about ACICLOVIR TERAPIA 200mg
- Substance:
- acyclovir
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W00044001
- Concentration:
- 200mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 29.03 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for acyclovir
Concentrations available for acyclovir
- 200mg
- 250mg
- 25mg/ml
- 3%
- 30mg/g
- 400mg
- 5%
- 500mg
- 50mg
- 50mg/g
Combinations with other substances
Compensation lists for ACICLOVIR TERAPIA 200mg Terapia
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 29.03 RON
- Copayment
- 22.20 RON
- Patient
- 6.83 RON
NHP 1.A (C2) - People with HIV/AIDS and post-exposure treatment
- Price
- 29.03 RON
- Copayment
- 23.35 RON
- Patient
- 5.68 RON
NHP 9.4 (C2) - Kidney transplant, combined kidney and pancreas transplant
- Price
- 29.03 RON
- Copayment
- 23.35 RON
- Patient
- 5.68 RON
NHP 9.7 (C2) - Outpatient treatment of transplant patients
- Price
- 29.03 RON
- Copayment
- 23.35 RON
- Patient
- 5.68 RON