Herpes treatment: supressive

Before using this medication, read this page and the instruction leaflet inside the box.

Tell your doctor that you’re taking aciclovir if you need other medicines or treatment while taking this treatment.

Make sure you’ve told us about any allergies or medical conditions you have and any other medicines you take before you start this treatment.

How to take aciclovir

Take 1 tablet twice a day for 6 months.

Space out your tablets through the day, so there’s about 12 hours between doses.

After 6 months stop taking the medication. Wait to see if you have further outbreaks.

If you have another 2 outbreaks of visible herpes, contact us or go to your local sexual health clinic.

Take the tablets with or without food. Drink plenty of water while taking this medication.

You might notice some side effects from taking this medicine. Common side effects include headaches, feeling dizzy and feeling or being sick.

If you are pregnant and have an outbreak of herpes, talk to your midwife.