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Acivir 400400mg
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Require PrescriptionThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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Acivir 400 is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herp... View More
Uses of Acivir 400
- Herpes simplex virus infections
- Chickenpox
- Herpes labialis
- Shingles
- Genital herpes infection
Side effects of Acivir 400
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Photophobia
How to use Acivir 400
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. Acivir 400 may be taken wi... View More
How Acivir 400 works
Acivir 400 is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clear... View More
What if you forget to take Acivir 400?
If you miss a dose of Acivir 400, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
Quick Tips- 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.
Brief DescriptionIndication
Oral Primary herpes simplex infections Adult: 200 mg 5 times daily every 4 hr for 5-10 days; for severely immuno compromised patients and those with i... View More
Administration
Probenecid, cimetidine and mycophenolate mofetil may increase the plasma concentration of aciclovir. Increased nephrotoxic effects w/ drugs that affect ... View More
Adult Dose
Renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Neurological abnormalities with significant hypoxia, serious hepatic or electrolyte abnormalities. Maintain adeq... View More
Renal Dose
Activity against HSV types I and II and varicella-zoster virus is due to intracellular conversion of aciclovir to the monophosphate by viral thymidine k... View More
Contraindication
Child: PO 900 mg/m2/day q8h 60–80 mg/kg/day (max 4 g/day) q6–8h Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox) >2 years and <40 kg: 20 mg/kg/dose PO q6hr for 5 days... View More
Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort. Reconstitution: Add 10 mL or 20 mL of sterile water for inj to a vi... View More
Precaution
Herpes simplex infections, Varicella zoster (chickenpox), Herpes zoster (shingles), Genital herpes
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% Oral Malaise (<12%) 1-10% Parenteral Inflammation or phlebitis at injection site (9%),Nausea (7%),Vomiting (7%),Rash or hives (2%),Elevated ... View More
Interaction
Hypersensitivity.
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DisclaimerThe information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More
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