Indication:? \nFor the treatment of viral infections due to herpes simplex virus (type I & II) and varicella zoster virus (herpes zoster & chickenpox). \nFor the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes. \nFor the prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients.

Dosage & Administration: \nTreatment of initial herpes simplex: 200 mg 5 times daily usually for 5 days. For immunocompromised patients 400 mg 5 times daily for 5 days (longer if new lesions appear during treatment or if healing incomplete; increase dose to 800 mg 5 times daily for genital herpes in immuno-compromised) or as directed by the registered physician. \nChildren under 2 years: half of the adults dose. \nChildren over 2 years: Adult dose. \nPrevention of recurrence of herpes simplex: 200 mg 4 times daily or 400 mg twice daily possibly reduced to 200 mg 2 or 3 times daily and interrupted every 6-12 months. \nChildren under 2 years: Half of the adult dose. \nChildren over 2 years: Adult dose. \nProphylactic treatment of herpes simplex in the immunocompromised: 200 to 400 mg 4 times daily. \nChildren under 2 years: Half of the adult dose. \nChildren over 2 years: Adult dose. \nTreatment of vericella (chicken pox): Adult and children over 40 kg - 800 mg 4 times daily for 5 days. \nChildren below 40 kg: 20 mg / kg (maximum 800 mg) per dose orally 4 times daily (80 mg / kg/day) for 5 days. \nOr, Children under 2 years : 200 mg 4 times daily \nChildren 2-5 years : 400 mg 4 times daily \nChildren Over 6 years : 800 mg 4 times daily \nTreatment of herpes zoster (Shingles): 800 mg 5 times daily for 7 days. \nTreatment of initial rectal (Proctitis) herpes infections: An oral Aciclovir dosage of 400 mg 5 times daily for 10 days or until clinical resolution occurs has been recommended. \nCream : Virux^??cream should be applied to lesions or impending lesions 5 times daily (at 4 hourly intervals omitting the night-time dose). Treatment should continue for 5 days. If healing does not occur, treatment may be extended for up to 10 days. \nChildren : \nHSV infections in children over 2 years should be given adult doses and children below 2 years should be given half of the adult dose.Show less?

Preparation:? \nVirux^??tablet : Box containing 3 x 10 tablets in blister pack. \nVirux^??cream : Tube containing 5 g