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Why Would Someone Is Prescribed Acyclovir 400mg, Three Times A

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2020

Question: Brief Answer:
For viral infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir
Thank you for asking ask a doctor service.
I have gone through your query with diligence. Acyclovir is prescribed for viral infections. It is an anti viral drug.
400mg thrice daily is usually given for herpes (shingles). For chicken pox also it is given but dosage is 800mg.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help.
Thanks.

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (0 minute later)

Why would someone is prescribed acyclovir 400mg, three times a day for ten days? Also there there three of the same script attached to it.

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (49 minutes later)

Would a doctor proscribe that dosage for someone with a cold core?

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (9 minutes later)

Would a doctor prescribe that same mg, 3 times a day for someone with a cold sore?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
For cold sore also same dosage can be given.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow-up query.
For Cold sore (Herpes simplex- oral or genital type) Acyclovir can be given 400mg thrice daily.
Thanks.

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