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Herpemed 800mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Herpemed 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

food interaction for Herpemed Tablet

alcohol interaction for Herpemed Tablet

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food
alcohol
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lactation
Herpemed 800mg 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 Herpemed 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Herpemed 800mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Herpemed 800mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Herpemed 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

Herpemed tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox, herpes simplex virus infections, chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, eye infections by Herpes simplex virus and shingles.

How herpemed tablet works

Herpemed 800mg 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 herpemed 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 Herpemed 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 Herpemed 800mg Tablet

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

Content on this page was last updated on 13 October, 2025, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)