Manufacturer: AGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Acyclovir(200mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Aciherpin 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Acyclovir is converted to its triphosphate form, acyclovir triphosphate (ACV-TP), which competitively inhibits viral DNA polymerase, incorporates into and terminates the growing viral DNA chain, and inactivates the viral DNA polymerase.
For oral administration bioavailability is 15-30%. Widely distributed in tissues and body fluids. Plasma protein binding is 9-33%. Metabolised in liver. T1/2 for oral administration - 3.3 h, intravenous - 2.5 hours; Aciherpin excreted in the urine, also in small quantities - with feces.
The only absolute contraindication to acyclovir is hypersensitivity. Cautions include renal failure/impairment, immunocompromised host, potential risk of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)).
Aciherpin 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies..
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Aciherpin 200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Aciherpin 200mg Tablet is prescribed for: Herpes Simplex Virus Infections. Chickenpox. Herpes labialis.
cimetidine, a medicine for stomach ulcers.
mycophenolate mofetil, a medicine given after organ transplants.
probenecid, a medicine for gout.
aminophylline or theophylline, medicines for asthma.
Aciherpin 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet, 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.
Overdosage of intravenous acyclovir has resulted in elevations of serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and subsequent renal failure. Neurological effects including confusion, hallucinations, agitation, seizures and coma have been described in association with intravenous overdosage.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aciherpin 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Will I get cured after taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet for shingles?
Aciherpin 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
Q. Does Aciherpin 200mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet?
Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Aciherpin 200mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
