Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop

Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop is an antiviral drug. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of herpes viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses causing these infections continue to live in the body. Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop only decreases the length and severity of these outbreaks. Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop is used to treat cold sores surrounding the mouth, shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes. People, who suffer frequently from this, take the drug to reduce future occurrences.

It helps the sores heal faster, prevents the formation of new sores and decreases pain or itching. This medication may also help reduce the time for which pain remains after the sores heal. In people with a weak immune system, Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop can reduce the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. Treatment with Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop should be started as soon as the first symptoms such as tingling, burning, blisters present themselves. Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop does not harm an unborn child. But a doctor should still be consulted before taking this medicine, especially if pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Some side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, kidney problems and low platelet count. Greater care is recommended for those with poor kidney or liver function.

• Herpes Labialis

• Genital Herpes

• Chickenpox

• Herpes Zoster Infections

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Skin Rash

• Fever

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Acyclovir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Acivir 3% W/V Eye Drop is converted into acyclovir monophosphate by the help of viral thymidine kinase. It is further converted by cellular guanylate kinase into diphosphate. At the very end it is converted by phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase, phosphoglycerate kinase and pyruvate kinase into triphosphate.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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