Acyclostad, Vivorax, Virolex, Gerpevir, Herperax, Herpesin, Zovirax, Lizavir, Lovir, Medovir, Supravir - all these names refer to the same drug - Vero-Acyclovir. This drug belongs to the group of antiherpetic drugs and is used to treat various forms of herpes.
Vero-Acyclovir is manufactured by Veropharm and Ocasa Pharma in Russia and India, respectively. It is available in two dosage forms: 200 mg tablets and 5% cream. The active substance is acyclovir, the international name of which is also used to refer to this drug.
Indications for the use of Vero-Acyclovir include primary and recurrent herpetic lesions of the skin and mucous membranes (including genital herpes), herpetic lesions in patients with immunodeficiency (treatment and prevention), herpes zoster, chickenpox and simple herpetic keratitis.
Vero-Acyclovir has several contraindications, such as hypersensitivity to the active substance and breastfeeding. In addition, the drug may cause some side effects, such as headache, fatigue, neurological disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal colic, fever, edema, lymphadenopathy, increased levels of bilirubin, urea, creatinine, allergic reactions in the form of skin rash, itching.
With intravenous administration of Vero-Acyclovir, more severe side effects may occur, such as agitation, impaired consciousness, lethargy, tremor, convulsions, hallucinations, psychosis and coma, as well as reactions at the intravenous injection site, such as local inflammation and phlebitis . When used externally, side effects such as erythema, peeling, burning sensation, and burns may occur.
There are also some special instructions for the use of Vero-Acyclovir. In particular, the drug is not recommended for use by pregnant women. To prevent crystallization in the tubular apparatus, it is recommended to consume large amounts of liquid. You should also be careful when using the drug in patients with psychoneurotic disorders, impaired renal and liver function, electrolyte disturbances and severe hypokalemia.
The dosage of Vero-Acyclovir depends on the form and severity of the disease, as well as the age of the patient. The usually recommended dosage for adults in the treatment of herpetic lesions of the skin and mucous membranes is 200 mg 5 times a day for 5-10 days. When treating herpes zoster, it is recommended to take 800 mg 5 times a day for 7-10 days. For the treatment of genital herpes, the dosage can be increased to 400 mg 3 times a day for 5-10 days.
When using Vero-Acyclovir externally, the cream is applied to diseased areas of the skin in a thin layer 5 times a day for 5 days. When using Vero-Acyclovir in children, the dosage should be reduced in accordance with age and body weight.
Overall, Vero-Acyclovir is an effective and relatively safe antiviral drug that can be used to treat various forms of herpes. However, like any other medication, it has its side effects and contraindications, so it should be used only as prescribed by a doctor and following the instructions for use.