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Should i take acyclolyir?

2017-04-09 08:12:08
My doctor didn't prescribe me acylolyir for chicken pox but my brother is strongly recommending to have it. So should I?
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Thanks for the query. Aciclovir is an antiviral drug which helps only when started in the golden period (within 3 days of having chicken pox). So if you have developed chicken pox less than three days ago, it will help you. For an older illness it may not be of help.

Answered2017-04-12 13:47:15

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