Hinovir 800mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Hinovir 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

food interaction for Hinovir Tablet

alcohol interaction for Hinovir Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Hinovir Tablet

lactation interaction for Hinovir Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Hinovir 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 Hinovir 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hinovir 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
Hinovir 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Hinovir 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir(800mg)

Hinovir tablet uses

How hinovir tablet works

Hinovir 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 hinovir tablet

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

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Expert advice FOR Hinovir 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 Hinovir 800mg Tablet

Acyclovir

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

Content on this page was last updated on 20 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)