Acyclovir Forums

What is a white oblong pill with RX 504 on it? ## This tablet contains Acyclovir 400 mg (NDC 63304-0504). It is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, as well as in the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Corn Ref: DailyMed ## What is a white RX504 pill used for? I received it for pain but it is not really helping. ## This is an antiviral drug so it's not meant to treat pain directly. It could help to clear up viral infections, which would in turn alleviate your symptoms.

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My mom was given Acyclovir 800 mg to take 5 times a day. What does that mean??? ## 24/5=4.8 hours or 288 minutes or 4 hours & 48 minutes ## Your math is right, but should we take the number of waking hours and divide by 5 rather than the entire 24 hour period? So accounting for sleep, 16 hours awake / 5 times = 3.2, so about every 3.5 hours? Update - I looked up the Acyclovir dosage guidelines on DailyMed, and it states "800 mg every 4 hours orally, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days." ... So it seems like somewhere in the middle of both of our answers lol

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I purchased clorixan 200 ml in Mexico for cold sores. I take one pill as soon as I feel a sore developing. It has worked so well that I would like to keep them on hand. What exactly is clorixan? ## Clorixan contains Acyclovir, it is an antiviral that is commonly used to treat most herpes simplex viruses, both genital, and oral, which is why it works so well. I take it myself, twice a day, every day, as a preventative, because one of the medications I am on can cause horrible cold sore outbreaks, which landed me in the ER several times, with several swelling in and around my mouth. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, taste disturbance and drowsiness. It is available in the U.S. by prescription, so you might wan...

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My midwife prescribed me valcyclovir. I'm in my last month of pregnancy and have been taking the m122 tab for almost a month now, once a day and I still have outbreaks. How many should I take without hurting my baby? I dont want to have a c section. I have about 29 days left in my pregnancy, if he doesn't come early and im just trying to figure out what to do to get rid of the outbreaks and keep them gone until after I have my baby. I got another outbreak today and have been on the pill for weeks now, like 3 going on 4, and I dont think my midwife knows what shes talking about. ## Are you certain that it's herpes? It very rarely breaks out like that, there are usually times where you are definitely symptom free and it recurs every few months, not several times a month. If it...

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I have acyclovir with a date that is 2 years old. Is it still effective since it has not been opened? It is stored in a dark, dry cabinet. Thanks. ## It does not become dangerous, once expired, but it may have lost some efficacy, thus it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription, if you need to take it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and flatulence. Are you on any other medications?

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It is big white pill. On one side there nothing and on the other it says AX 5307. I found then in my bf's room and i wanted to know if this could be related to any sort of abuse. ## Your bf has herpes. B careful ## There are two form of Herpes. Herpes 1 which is above the waist. Commonly known at cold sores and many people take this medication to prevent the embarrassing facial lesion. Herpes 2 is below the waist, more commonly known as genital herpes. ## That is correct, he would not be abusing these tablets recreationally, but they are commonly used to treat, or prevent herpes outbreaks of both the oral, and genital variety. The active ingredient is Acyclovir. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. I ta...

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oblong white pill ## This tablet is manufactured by Apotex and they list it as containing 800mgs of Acyclovir, which is used to treat, or prevent outbreaks of the herpes simplex virus. The FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, kidney crystals, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I received a prescription for medicine prescribed for Shingles. The bottle was marked Acyclovir 800 MG Tablet TEV, The first 30 tablets were white, oblong-shaped, tablet imprinted with N947 on the front and 800 on the back. The pharmacist said he had to finish the prescription with the same pill from a different manufacturer. The pills in question is the remaining 10 which are white oblong tablet imprinted with RX505 on the front and nothing on the back. I cannot find anything which identifies this pill. ## The tablets with the RX 505 marking contain 800mgs of Acyclovir, which is used to treat Shingles, or other herpes simplex infections. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, skin rash, and stomach pain. Is there anything els...

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The pill shows J on on side and 50 on the other. The color is a light blue and they may be old. Thank you for helping me identify this medication. ## This tablet is manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 800mgs of Acyclovir, which is an antiviral that is used treat, or prevent herpes outbreaks, including cold sores. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was diagnosed with shingles and was prescribed with ACYCLOVIR 400 MG TABLETS and it says to take 2 tablets by mouth five times per day for 7 days.. But I don't understand? How many hours apart do I wait for each set of two tablets? ## I was just given the same med, but mine is 1 tab 5x day. My doctor said I didn't have to wake up at night for a dose, so I set this up: 6am,10am, 2pm, 6pm and the last one for the day @ 10pm. Hope this helps. ## My prescription for CARB/LEVO 25 - 100 mg reads: Take 1 and 1/2 tablets by mouth 5 times a day. The first pill would be at 8:00 AM. When would the times be for pills 2, 3, 4 and 5 - if bedtime is involved, which would be at 22:30 / 10:30 PM? Thank you for your assistance.

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I am having difficulty finding this drug manufactured by Teva. I've transferred my prescription twice now only to have them tell me they can't get this drug. Does anyone out there know a pharmacy I can get this Rx from? I live in Southern CA. ## I have a Rx for Acyclovir, 400 mg. I am having difficulty finding a pharmacy that can provide me with acyclovir manufactured by Teva I live in Ventura County in California. I am interested to see if anyone uses this drug and where they are able to purchase it. ## YOU CAN FILL THIS AT WALMART ## Is acyclovir 800 (cti 113) used for any specific infections? And if so, what type of infections? Is it an antibiotic? What are the advantages of using this medicine over other options? Can I take this if I'm experiencing a burning feeling when...

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Could the pill hp227 prevent an abscess infection???!! ## No, this is not an antibiotic. This tablet is manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 400mgs of Acyclovir, which is an antiviral that is used to treat or prevent herpes outbreaks. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I got abcess swelled hot and am taking acyclovir. Will it help? It happened after I was given a shot.

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I am 49 and was just diagnosed with Herpes. My doctor prescribed Nuroday 1500 once a day. Can it cure Herpes? ## Hello, Jazz! How are you? Unfortunately, at this time, there is no cure for herpes, even with all of our advances in medical science. The best we can do is to try to prevent outbreaks with antiviral medications, such as Acyclovir and Valacyclovir. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, and headache. Are you experiencing oral herpes, genital herpes, or both? What symptoms have you been experiencing?

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Can this pill be used for an infection? ## This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 800mgs of Acyclovir. The FDA classifies this as an antiviral medication, it is most commonly used to treat or prevent herpes breakouts, either genital or oral. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. So no, it will not treat a bacterial infection. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can it be used for an infection such as a bad inj. sore from intravenous drugs?

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pink pill 6 sided J on one side 49 on other side inside a triangle ## They are pills to heal herpes... They are called Acyclovir ## Hello, Dave! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 400mgs of Acyclovir. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and stomach pain. As a side note, this medication does not 'heal' or 'cure' herpes. This dosage is usually used as a maintenance dose to help prevent outbreaks or lessen their severity, when they do occur. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can this medicine be treated for anything other than herpes ## Verwon, this j49 pill is it a bocal pill that dissolves in your mouth or can this pill be seallowed to help lessen g...

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I have developed 2 cold sores. Can Amox-Clav help cure them? They are very tender to the touch and my lips are swollen. ## Hello, Laura! How are you doing? I am sorry about the cold sores, I know how horrible they can be. And no, an antibiotic will not do anything to help, since they are caused by a virus. To help prevent them, in the future, you may want to ask your doctor about trying Acyclovir, since it is approved to reduce the outbreaks. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I have a script for Lortabs, but failed my drug test for opiates and oxy... I am currently taking antibiotics (keflex) and acyclovir for feaver blisters, would either one of those make me fail a drug test for oxy??? ## No, neither the Keflex, nor the Acyclovir have been known to cause false positives for anything. However, it might have been from the Hydrocodone in the Lortab, since it is an opiate narcotic and many of them are well known to cause false positives for their relatives. ## What drug would show up positive on a drug test for meth and dba? I'm a cancer patient and take numerous drugs. ## what would give false positives for methamphetamine and methadone? I take roxidone and klonopin but test results came back as other. I don't know what the heck and it's about to ...

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An friend gave me a bottle of acyclovir over two years old can it still be used for the same purpose at this time, or has it lost its affectiveness completely. With no symptons at this time I will often use this medicine unexpired of course just for its clealiness qualities in the vaginal area. ## It has probably not lost all of its effectiveness, completely, but if it is in a bottle that has been opened, such as one from a pharmacy and not a factory sealed bottle, then it does start to lose effectiveness, after a year. This is not one of the ones that gets dangerous or toxic, after its expiration, but it will probably not be as effective, as it was, when it was new. The effectiveness duration can also be affected by other factors, such as storage, because heat, moisture and light will ...

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My daughter and I have problems in the winter time with fever and blisters on lips.. Can these pills help control them? ## Hello, Monkey! How are you? Have you ever had them checked out or cultured by your doctor? It sounds like you both might be experiencing cold sores, according to the symptoms described by the NIH, that is usually what causes blisters on your lips, or around your mouth area. They are due to a herpes simplex virus and no, they are not the same as genital herpes, that's a different form of the virus. They tend to occur more frequently, when your lips may be more dry and chapped. However, if that is the case, no this antibiotic will not help. But there is an antiviral medication that you can ask your doctor about prescribing that can help prevent them. It is called ...

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I want to know what the difference is between acyclovir 400 mg camber and acyclovir 400 mg teva? ## They have just been manufactured by different companies, which is common with generic medications. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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