Acivir 800mg Tablet DT

This tablet 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. The medicine only decreases the length and severity of these outbreaks.

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, this tablet can reduce the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. This drug 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.

• Herpes Labialis

• Genital Herpes

• Herpes Zoster Infections

• Allergy

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Skin Rash

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming this medication.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult a doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are breastfeeding.

• 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 a doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Acivir 800mg Tablet DT , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Acylin 800mg Tablet DT

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Herpex 800mg Tablet DT

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This tablet 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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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication reacts with Phenytoin, Tacrolimus, Sulfasalazine.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Neurological disorder, Impaired kidney function.

• Ques : What is Acivir 800mg Tablet DT?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Acyclovir as an active element present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Acivir 800mg Tablet DT?

  Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Chickenpox, Skin infection, Immunocompromised patients, Initial episodes of herpes genitalis, Genital infections, and Herpes simplex encephalitis.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Acivir 800mg Tablet DT?

  Ans : Here are some side effects of this tablet which are as follows: Swelling and redness at the injection site, Abdominal pain, Increased thirst, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness and weakness, Black or tarry stools, Fever with chills, Seizures, Unusual bleeding, Diarrhea, and Headache.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Acivir 800mg Tablet DT?

  Ans : This tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Acivir 800mg Tablet DT empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally. The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Acivir 800mg Tablet DT before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : There is no specific food product to avoid, under usage of this medication.

• Ques : Will Acivir 800mg Tablet DT be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses.