you're looking Sitavig Generic Name: Acyclovir Buccal Tablets (ay SYE kloe veer) Brand Name: Sitavig Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Sitavig: It is used to treat cold sores. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sitavig? If you have an allergy to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any other part of Sitavig (acyclovir buccal tablets). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have a milk allergy. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Top 11 Reasons Why You Should Get Your Flu Vaccine Now What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sitavig? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Sitavig. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine will not cure cold sores. Talk with your doctor. Do not give this medicine to younger children. The chance of choking may be raised. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Sitavig while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Sitavig) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Use within 1 hour after the first signs of a cold sore. Put on the same side of the mouth as the cold sore. Dry your hands and place the tablet in your mouth above the incisor tooth between the upper cheek and gum. Let it melt during the day. Do not swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. Do not suck on this product. Do not remove the tablet from the tablet pack until you are ready to put in Sitavig. Put in the tablet right away after opening the blister pack. Do not store the removed tablet for future use. You may eat and drink when using this medicine. Avoid doing things that may knock the tablet loose like chewing gum, touching the tablet, wearing upper dentures, and brushing your teeth. If your mouth gets dry when using Sitavig, drink more liquids. If the drug does not stick or falls out within the first 6 hours, put the same tablet back in. If you cannot do this, put in a new tablet. If the drug is swallowed within the first 6 hours, drink a glass of water and put in a new tablet. If the drug falls out or is swallowed after the first 6 hours, you do not need to re-apply a tablet. What do I do if I miss a dose? Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad irritation where this medicine is used. What are some other side effects of Sitavig? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Pain where it was placed. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Sitavig? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Protect from heat. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Sitavig, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Sitavig. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Sitavig (acyclovir buccal tablets). Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Sitavig (acyclovir) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 8 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: purine nucleosides Consumer resources Sitavig Sitavig (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Zovirax Professional resources Sitavig (FDA) Acyclovir Sodium (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Cold Sores Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Sitavig Rating 8 User Reviews 8.6 /10 8 User Reviews 8.6 Rate it! 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