\n \nAciclovir \n \nComposition :?Aciclovir BP 200mg & 400mg Tablet. \n \nIndications :?Novirax tablet is indicated for the treatment of viral infections due to herpes simplex virus (type I & II) and vericella zoster virus (herpes zoster & chicken pox). It is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes. Novirax tablet is also indicated for the prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients. \n \nDosage & administration :Oral : Herpes simplex initial therapy :200mg 5 times daily for 10 days. Herpes simplex chronic suppressive therapy : 200-400mg 2 to 4 times daily for 12 months. Herpes Zoster : 800mg 5 times at 4 hrs intervals for 7-10 days. Varicela Zoster : 20mg/kg (not more than 800mg) 4 times daily for 5 days. \n \nChildren : Under 2 years should be given half of these doses. Elderly : Dosage may also be reduced as required. Or, as directed by the physician. \n \nUse in pregnancy and lactation :?There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Novirax should be administered to a nursing mother with caution and only when indicated. Novirax should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. \n \nPacking : \n \nNovirax-200 : 3 x 10's tablets in blister pack. \n \nNovirax-400 : 2 x 10's tablets in blister pack. \n \n