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Acirax 800 Tablet

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Composition FOR Acirax 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

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Acirax 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acirax 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Acirax 800 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acirax 800 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Acirax 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

Acirax tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of genital herpes infection, chickenpox, herpes simplex virus infections, herpes labialis and shingles.

How acirax tablet works

Acirax 800 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Common side effects of acirax tablet

Low blood platelets, Vomiting, Rash, Nausea, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Convulsion, Breathlessness, Dry skin, Burning sensation, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), General discomfort, Itching, Urticaria, Inflammation of vein, Dry lips, Skin peeling, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Anaphylactic reaction, Encephalopathy, Coma, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)

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Expert advice FOR Acirax Tablet

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Acirax 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Acirax 800 Tablet for shingles?
Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 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.
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Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Acirax 800 Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acirax 800 Tablet. If you are not responding to Acirax 800 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Acirax 800 Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acirax 800 Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
Q. Will I get cured after taking Acirax 800 Tablet for shingles?
Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acirax 800 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 Acirax 800 Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acirax 800 Tablet. If you are not responding to Acirax 800 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Acirax 800 Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acirax 800 Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Content on this page was last updated on 14 April, 2026, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)