Herpirex 800 Tablet

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Composition FOR Herpirex 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

food interaction for Herpirex Tablet

alcohol interaction for Herpirex Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Herpirex Tablet

lactation interaction for Herpirex Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Herpirex 800 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 Herpirex 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Herpirex 800 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
Herpirex 800 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Herpirex 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

Herpirex tablet uses

How herpirex tablet works

Herpirex 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 herpirex tablet

Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fatigue, Fever, Diarrhea, Skin rash

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Expert advice FOR Herpirex 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 Herpirex 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir

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

Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)