Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Acyclovir(400mg)
Strip of 5 Tablet Dt
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Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT 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.
Pharmacokinetics: Acyclovir is slowly and poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and bioavailability decreases with increasing dose. Acyclovir is widely distributed into tissues and body fluids. Plasma protein binding is relatively low at 9 to 24%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aclovir
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash
Photophobia
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)).
Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.
Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT 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.
Aciclovir Tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children).
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Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT for shingles?
Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT?
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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT, 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 Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT. If you are not responding to Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aclovir 400mg Tablet DT. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
