Aciclovir can be used to:

• Treat chickenpox and shingles


• Treat cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections


• Stop these problems returning after you have had them


• Stop these problems in people whose immune system works less well, which means their bodies are less able to fight infections

 Do not take Aciclovir Tablets:

• If you are allergic to aciclovir or valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Aciclovir Tablets:

• If you have kidney problems


• If you are over 65 years of age

Possible side effects:

Allergic reactions:

• If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Aciclovir 800 mg Tablets and see a doctor straight away.

The signs may include:

• Rash, itching or hives on your skin.


• Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or other parts of your body.


• Shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.

How to take Aciclovir Tablets:

• Take this medicine by mouth.


• Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and stir before drinking.


• If you prefer, the tablet can also be swallowed whole with a little water.


• Dosage form and route of administration of Aciclovir Tablets should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.

How to store Aciclovir Tablets:

• 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 blister and the carton.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.