Drug Detail:Sitavig (Acyclovir (oral) [ a-sye-klo-veer ])
Generic Name: ACYCLOVIR 50mg
Dosage Form: tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release
Drug Class: Purine nucleosides
Drug Detail:Sitavig (Acyclovir (oral) [ a-sye-klo-veer ])
Generic Name: ACYCLOVIR 50mg
Dosage Form: tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release
Drug Class: Purine nucleosides
One SITAVIG 50 mg buccal tablet should be applied as a single dose to the upper gum region (canine fossa).
SITAVIG should be applied within one hour after the onset of prodromal symptoms and before the appearance of any signs of herpes labialis lesions. The tablet should be applied with a dry finger immediately after taking it out of the blister. The tablet should be placed to the upper gum just above the incisor tooth (canine fossa) and held in place with a slight pressure over the upper lip for 30 seconds to ensure adhesion. For comfort the rounded side should be placed to the upper gum, but either side of the tablet can be applied. Tablet should be applied on the same side of the mouth as the herpes labialis symptoms.
Once applied, SITAVIG stays in position and gradually dissolves during the day. [See Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. In addition,