Acivir 400 DT Tablet

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Composition FOR Acivir 400mg Tablet DT

Acyclovir(400mg)

food interaction for Acivir Tablet DT

alcohol interaction for Acivir Tablet DT

pregnancy interaction for Acivir Tablet DT

lactation interaction for Acivir Tablet DT

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Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acivir 400 DT 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
Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400mg Tablet DT

Acyclovir(400mg)

Acivir tablet dt uses

How acivir tablet dt works

Acivir 400 DT 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 acivir tablet dt

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Acivir Tablet DT

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Expert advice FOR Acivir Tablet DT

  • 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 Acivir 400mg Tablet DT

Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Acivir 400 DT Tablet for shingles?
Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acivir 400 DT 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 Acivir 400 DT Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acivir 400 DT Tablet. If you are not responding to Acivir 400 DT Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Acivir 400 DT Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acivir 400 DT Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)