Side
Effects
Side effects, which may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, or headache. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse,
check with your doctor. If you are using this medicine for genital herpes,
begin using it as soon as you notice symptoms (pain, burning, blisters) of
an infection. Use a condom during sexual intercourse. If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. If you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for
instructions on using this medicine during pregnancy. Before you begin taking
any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your
doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are
or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine
from doing its job.
Missed Dose
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time. If you miss a dose, take it as
soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose,
instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the
dose to catch up.
Storage
Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to
25 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep this and all medications out
of the reach of children.
Notes
This medication is most effective if it is started within 48 hours of when
the rash first appears.
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