Rs.52.40for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Optiviral Tablet
alcohol interaction for Optiviral Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Optiviral Tablet
lactation interaction for Optiviral Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Optiviral 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 Optiviral 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Optiviral 200mg 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
Optiviral 200mg 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 Optiviral 200mg Tablet
Acyclovir(200mg)
Optiviral tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox, herpes simplex virus infections and shingles.
How optiviral tablet works
Optiviral 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 optiviral tablet
Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fatigue, Fever, Diarrhea, Skin rash
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Expert advice FOR Optiviral 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 Optiviral 200mg Tablet
Acyclovir
Q. Will I get cured after taking Optiviral 200mg Tablet for shingles?
Optiviral 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 Optiviral 200mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Optiviral 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 Optiviral 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.