{"product_id":"aciclovir-sti-treatment","title":"Genital herpes treatment (Aciclovir)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are Aciclovir tablets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAciclovir tablets are used to treat genital herpes outbreaks and symptoms. Sometimes spelt as Acyclovir, the tablets reduce the severity of the blisters caused by herpes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have previously been diagnosed with genital herpes you can select your preference for a single or double course of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Aciclovir work as a treatment for genital herpes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAciclovir is an antiviral that works to prevent the herpes virus from multiplying. This reduces the severity of the infection. Although no treatment will fully cure herpes it can help to manage outbreaks. Making them shorter and less uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Aciclovir tablets for genital herpes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking genital herpes treatment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart taking Aciclovir as soon as you feel an outbreak starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake 1 tablet 3 times a day for 5 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can take Aciclovir with or without food. You should drink plenty of liquids while taking this treatment.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to complete the course of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't been diagnosed with herpes previously but think you may have herpes, use our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gp-photo-service\"\u003ephoto assessment service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Aciclovir for genital herpes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis treatment is for acute outbreaks of genital herpes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf taken within 5 days of the start of an outbreak, Aciclovir should shorten your outbreak by 1-2 days and make the symptoms less severe. It might even prevent the outbreak if taken early enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no cure for herpes, so it may return. This treatment does not affect how often you get future outbreaks, or how severe they will be. However, you can minimise the inconvenience and discomfort of the outbreaks by considering \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aciclovir-tablets-sti-treatment\"\u003eherpes suppression treatment\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects of Aciclovir tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small number of people will experience some side effects when taking Aciclovir, however these are generally mild and should pass quickly. These may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiarrhoea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/4335\/pil\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"400mg \/ Single course","offer_id":42726838829244,"sku":"390","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mg \/ Double course","offer_id":42726838862012,"sku":"391","price":26.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Aciclovir_Herpes_treatment.jpg?v=1743591349","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/aciclovir-sti-treatment","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}