Aciv 200mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Aciv 200mg Tablet

Acyclovir(200mg)

food interaction for Aciv Tablet

alcohol interaction for Aciv Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Aciv Tablet

lactation interaction for Aciv Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Aciv 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aciv 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aciv 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aciv 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Aciv 200mg Tablet

Acyclovir(200mg)

Aciv tablet uses

How aciv tablet works

Aciv 200mg 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 aciv tablet

Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fatigue, Fever, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Photophobia

SUBSTITUTES FOR Aciv Tablet

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Expert advice FOR Aciv 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 Aciv 200mg Tablet

Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Aciv 200mg Tablet for shingles?
Aciv 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 Aciv 200mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Aciv 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 Aciv 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.
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Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Aciv 200mg Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aciv 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 Aciv 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 Aciv 200mg Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Aciv 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 Aciv 200mg Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aciv 200mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Aciv 200mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Aciv 200mg Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aciv 200mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)