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Can I eat this with Aciclovir?
You can eat and drink normally with aciclovir, but drink plenty of water, especially if you have kidney problems.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 30 foods and drinks for Aciclovir (0 to avoid, 0 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Aciclovir with food?
- Take with or without food.
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1 · What do you take?
You can eat and drink normally with aciclovir, but drink plenty of water, especially if you have kidney problems.
Aciclovir tablets can be taken with or without food. Drink plenty of water while taking the tablets, particularly if you have kidney problems. You can drink alcohol as normal. No foods are known to affect aciclovir cream or eye ointment.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take with or without food.
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Further reading on Aciclovir
The pages our answers quote. Open “Where this comes from” on any answer to see the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
Aciclovir: medicine to treat infections like cold sores, shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes
NHS information about aciclovir, including what it's used for, who can use it, how to use it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Aciclovir
The official US prescribing information for Aciclovir, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
Read our medication food guides →
A full Aciclovir guide is on its way. Meanwhile, the Journal covers timing, grapefruit, alcohol and more.
Food groups that matter with Aciclovir
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