Acyclovir Price in Bangladesh

Acyclovir and its relatives valacyclovir and famciclovir treat infections caused by the herpes family of viruses: cold sores, genital herpes, chickenpox and shingles. They do not remove the virus from the body, which stays dormant in nerves, but they shorten an outbreak and reduce complications when started early. This shelf carries tablets, children’s suspension, skin cream, eye ointment and hospital infusions.

Herpes Simplex & Varicella-Zoster sits under Anti-Viral.

Forms on This Shelf

Form	Used for
Acyclovir tablets	Shingles, chickenpox, genital herpes; taken several times a day
Valacyclovir, famciclovir	The same infections with fewer daily doses
Cream	Cold sores on the lips
Eye ointment	Herpes infection of the eye, on an eye doctor’s advice

Shingles: Start Within Three Days

Shingles starts as burning or tingling pain on one side of the body, followed by a band of blisters. Antiviral tablets work when started within about three days of the rash appearing, reducing the pain and the chance of long-lasting nerve pain afterwards. Older adults and people with diabetes or weak immunity benefit most, so do not wait to see whether it settles.

Shingles Near the Eye

Shingles on the forehead, around the eye or on the tip of the nose can involve the eye itself. That needs an eye doctor the same day as well as antiviral tablets. Never use steroid eye drops on a red eye during shingles or a cold sore; they can let the virus damage the cornea. Steroid combinations are on Combined Ophthalmic Steroid - Antibiotic for that reason.

Chickenpox

Most healthy children with chickenpox recover with rest, fluids, paracetamol for fever and care of the itchy spots; antivirals are not always needed. Teenagers, adults, pregnant women, newborns and people with weak immunity are more likely to be prescribed acyclovir, ideally within the first day of the rash. Do not give aspirin or ibuprofen to children with chickenpox.

Itch and Skin Care

• Keep nails short to reduce scratching and scarring.
• Loose cotton clothes and lukewarm baths.
• Calamine lotion on spots.
• A sedating antihistamine at night can ease itch and help sleep.

Cold Sores

Cold sores return to the same place on the lip, often after fever, sunburn or stress. Acyclovir cream applied at the very first tingle, five times a day, can shorten an attack; once blisters have formed, it helps less. Avoid kissing and sharing towels or cups while sores are present, and keep hands away from the eyes.

Genital Herpes

A first episode of genital sores needs a doctor’s diagnosis and usually a week or more of tablets. People with frequent recurrences may take a short course at the first sign of each one, or a daily low dose to prevent them. Condoms reduce but do not remove the risk of passing it to a partner.

Pain After Shingles

For some people, especially over sixty, burning or stabbing pain continues for weeks or months after the rash heals. Ordinary painkillers often do little for this nerve pain. Doctors use specific nerve-pain medicines, and early antiviral treatment lowers the chance of it developing. Loose clothing over the area and cool compresses can ease the sensitivity to touch.

Drink Water, Mind the Kidneys

Acyclovir and valacyclovir leave the body through the kidneys. Drink plenty of water during a course, especially older people and anyone with kidney disease, who often need lower doses. Confusion or reduced urine during treatment needs prompt review.

Acyclovir Price in Bangladesh

Acyclovir tablets, suspension and cream from local manufacturers are inexpensive; valacyclovir, famciclovir and infusions cost more.

Valacyclovir is taken two or three times a day instead of five, which is easier to keep up during painful shingles, especially for older people who would otherwise need someone to remind them through the day. Night-time antihistamines for itch are on Sedating Anti-Histamine.

Before You Order

• Start shingles tablets within three days of the rash.
• See an eye doctor for shingles near the eye.
• Apply cold sore cream at the first tingle.
• Drink plenty of water during the course.
• Avoid aspirin in children with chickenpox.

Manufacturers Stocked Here

Makers of herpes antivirals listed on Arogga:

• Square Pharmaceuticals PLC. — Virux tablets and suspension
• Opsonin Pharma Limited — Acerux
• Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. — Simplovir
• The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. — Clovir
• Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. — Ovalac valacyclovir

Popular Product Examples

Tablets, suspension and eye ointment:

• Clovir 400 Tablet
• Ovalac Tablet
• Virux Suspension
• Avir Eye Ointment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is acyclovir used for?

Shingles, chickenpox, cold sores and genital herpes.

How soon should shingles be treated?

Within about three days of the rash.

Does acyclovir kill the virus?

It stops it multiplying; the virus stays dormant in nerves.

Do children with chickenpox need acyclovir?

Not always; your doctor decides.

Valacyclovir or acyclovir?

Valacyclovir needs fewer doses a day; your doctor chooses.

Is shingles contagious?

The blisters can give chickenpox to someone who has not had it.