Directions from the label
How to Take Reviralis Capsules: Dose, Water and Meal Timing
To take Reviralis, swallow two capsules once a day with an 8 oz glass of water, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, as the label directs. Some sales material says one capsule; this site follows the label. A bottle holds 60 capsules, so at two a day it lasts 30 days. The label sets no missed-dose rule and says not to exceed the dose.
Written by the Goreviralis label deskUpdated
The dose01
How many Reviralis capsules do you take a day?
Two capsules a day. The label reads: "As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules daily with an 8 oz. glass of water. For best results, take 20-30 min before a meal or as directed by your healthcare professional."
That is one serving. The bottle holds 60 capsules and 30 servings, so a bottle covers 30 days. Picture the cap coming off at breakfast time: two capsules go in your palm, not one and not three.
The pack art and the sales page both say one capsule. The printed Supplement Facts panel says serving size 2 capsules, so we follow it. The order desk can explain the mismatch.
2 capsules
One serving, taken once a day, as the label directs.
8 oz of water
A full glass, about one cup, with the capsules.
20-30 minutes
Before a meal, or as your healthcare professional directs.
The label also says not to exceed the recommended dose. More capsules do not add anything the label promises.
Meal timing02
When should you take Reviralis, and with what?
Take it 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, with a full glass of water. Pick the meal you rarely skip, so the habit holds.
If you eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m., the window opens around 7:00 and closes around 7:10. If lunch is your steadiest meal, count back from noon instead. Slide the dial to your own meal time and read the window it draws.
For an 8:00 am meal, take 2 capsules with 8 oz of water between 7:30 am and 7:40 am.
- Two capsulesThat is the label's serving: two (2) capsules, not one. The pack and sales page say one capsule; this site follows the label.
- One 8 oz. glass of waterThe label asks for 8 ounces of water with the capsules.
- 20 to 30 minutes before a mealThe label says this timing gives the best results, "or as directed by your healthcare professional."
- Your clinician's direction winsIf your healthcare professional gave you other directions, follow those and keep every prescribed medicine, including any antiviral, going.
The timing comes from the label's suggested use. A dial is a reminder aid, not a promise of any result.
The label gives no reason for the meal timing. Green tea extract can upset an empty stomach for some people (NCCIH, Green Tea), so ask your pharmacist if that schedule bothers you.
Step by step03
What does a normal day with the bottle look like?
It takes about a minute: check the seal, count out two capsules, drink the water, then eat on schedule.
Tap through the four steps. Each one matches a line on the label.
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Check the seal, then your list
On a new bottle, check that the safety seal is intact. Write down every medicine and supplement you take and show the list to your pharmacist.
- 02
Take two capsules with 8 oz of water
The label says two (2) capsules daily with an 8 oz. glass of water. The pack and sales page say one; follow the label, or your healthcare professional's direction.
- 03
Aim for 20 to 30 minutes before a meal
For best results the label says to take them 20-30 minutes before a meal. Pick the meal you eat most regularly and set one daily cue.
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A bottle is 30 days
60 capsules last 30 days at two a day. Do not double up after a missed day. Keep every prescribed medicine going, and see a clinician about any sore or rash that is new or not healing.
Keep your medicine list next to the bottle for the first week, and note any change in how you feel.
Every day04
Can you take Reviralis every day?
The label directs a daily dose, so daily use is what it describes. It sets no limit on how many days in a row.
It does not say how long to continue. A month is 60 capsules and 30 doses of the printed vitamins and minerals, many of which carry upper limits meant for daily intake (NIH ODS, Vitamin B6). That is why the stacking check below matters if you also take a multivitamin.
The label caution says not for anyone under 18. It asks pregnant or nursing women, people with a medical condition or a history of seizures, and people who take prescription medicine to talk with a healthcare provider before use.
At a glance05
What do the directions look like next to the pack and the sales page?
The label, the pack art and the sales page do not fully agree, so here they are side by side.
| Item | Label | Pack art and sales page | What this site does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capsules a day | Two (2) | One | Follows the label |
| Water | 8 oz glass | Not stated | Follows the label |
| Meal timing | 20-30 min before a meal | Not stated | Follows the label |
| Bottle length | 30 servings | 30 days at one a day | 30 days at two a day |
| Missed dose | Not printed | Not printed | Asks your pharmacist |
| Storage | Cool, dry place, away from heat, light and humidity | Not stated | Follows the label |
Budget with two a day; the pricing page does the sums.
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What if you already take a multivitamin or other supplements?
Add up the amounts before you add a capsule. Reviralis carries 12 mg of vitamin B6, 10 mg of zinc, 50 mcg of selenium and 12.5 mg of niacin per serving.
Say your multivitamin lists 25 mg of zinc. Together that is 35 mg, close to the 40 mg adult upper limit (NIH ODS, Zinc). Type in what you take and the checker totals each nutrient.
- Vitamin B612 mg a day (12 mg from Reviralis)
At or under the 100 mg adult upper limit for Vitamin B6.
- Zinc10 mg a day (10 mg from Reviralis)
At or under the 40 mg adult upper limit for Zinc.
- Selenium50 mcg a day (50 mcg from Reviralis)
At or under the 400 mcg adult upper limit for Selenium.
- Niacin12.5 mg a day (12.5 mg from Reviralis)
At or under the 35 mg adult upper limit for Niacin.
- Folic acid400 mcg a day (400 mcg from Reviralis)
At or under the 1000 mcg adult upper limit for Folic acid.
- Magnesium (from supplements)50 mg a day (50 mg from Reviralis)
At or under the 350 mg adult upper limit for Magnesium.
Type the amounts printed on any multivitamin or other supplement you take.
Upper limits for adults from NIH ODS and the National Academies: B6 100 mg, zinc 40 mg, selenium 400 mcg, niacin 35 mg (supplements), folic acid 1,000 mcg, magnesium 350 mg from supplements (NIH ODS, Vitamin B6) (NIH ODS, Zinc) (NIH ODS, Folate). A checking aid, not medical advice. The 12 mg of B6 on this label is 706% of the Daily Value but about an eighth of the limit.
For medicines, use the medicine check. For effects, see side effects.
If something goes wrong07
What if you miss a dose or take too much?
The label has no missed-dose rule, so there is no official answer to give. The plain choice is to skip the missed dose and take the next one on schedule, and your pharmacist can confirm that.
Do not double up the next day. The label says not to exceed the recommended dose.
Keep taking any prescribed medicine, including an antiviral, exactly as your prescriber told you. A supplement does not stand in for it. If you are not sure what is causing sores or symptoms, see a clinician for a diagnosis, because other conditions look like herpes. Call 911 for trouble breathing, a seizure, chest pain, swelling of the face or throat, or sudden confusion with a severe headache and stiff neck.
"I take two Reviralis capsules before breakfast. Does that timing clash with anything on my list?" Bring the bottle so the pharmacist can read the label.
Storage and supply08
How should you store the bottle and how long does it last?
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from heat, light and humidity, and out of reach of children, as the label says. A bathroom shelf above the shower is the wrong spot.
One bottle is 30 days at two a day. Check the bottle itself for a date when it arrives, since the flat label shows none.
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Questions about taking Reviralis
Can I take Reviralis on an empty stomach?
The label says to take it 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, which usually means an empty stomach. If that upsets your stomach, ask your pharmacist or clinician before changing the timing yourself.
Can I take all the capsules at once?
The label's serving is two capsules daily with 8 oz of water, so the two together match the directions. It does not describe splitting them. If you prefer to split them, ask your pharmacist first.
Does Reviralis need to be taken with food?
The label says before a meal, not with it: 20 to 30 minutes ahead, with an 8 oz glass of water. It gives no reason. Follow that wording or ask a pharmacist about your own routine.
Is one capsule enough?
The label sets two capsules as one serving. The sales page and pack mention one, but the Supplement Facts panel counts two. This site follows the label, and the order desk can explain the conflict.
How long should I take Reviralis?
The label gives no stop date or course length. A bottle is 30 days at the label dose. How long you continue is a choice to make with your pharmacist or clinician, based on your medicines and health.
Who wrote this10
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