This is an antiviral medication used to treat shingles. Also used to treat herpes simplex virus-related infections of the skin and mucus membranes, especially those in the vaginal area. Some of the main illnesses managed by this medicine are cytomegalovirus infections and organ transplant-related diseases.
It is a full-course medication that should not be taken lightly; missing a dose might hurt your recovery. It stops the proliferation of viruses in human cells and clears the infection completely.
This Vaxovir-500 pill should only be taken with a doctor’s prescription because it is used to treat serious infections in the body and can have dangerous adverse effects. It only inhibits the growth of the Herpes virus in your body, not kills it, because herpes is present in everyone’s body; it is up to how it reacts and what situations trigger outbreaks.
Uses of Vaxovir-500
- Herpes labialis
- Genital Herpes Infection
- Herpes Zoster
- Shingles infection
- Prevents cytomegalovirus infection
Benefits of Vaxovir-500
- To treat cold sores
- Prevent genital herpes and sexually transmitted diseases
- To treat chickenpox
How to use Vaxovir-500
Take this medication as advised by your healthcare provider and swallow it whole without crushing or breaking. You can take it with or without food and take in fix time.
Side effects of Vaxovir-500
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Problems with speech
- Seizure
- Fever
It may cause serious side effects such as:
- Unusual bleeding
- Red urine or no urination
- Red spot-on skin
- Feeling weak
- Stomach pain or bloody diarrhea
- Swelling on face, hands, or feet
Storage
Keep in a room temperature
Interactions
Interaction with Diseases
- High Blood Pressure
- Arthritis patient
- Organ transplants
- Dehydration
- Hemodialysis
- Renal Impairment
- TTP/HUS
Interaction with Medicines
- Mycophenolate mofetil
- Tacrolimus
- Ciclosporin
- Aminoglycosides
- Quinolone
- Chloride
Interaction with food
No Interaction
Interaction with Beverages
No Interaction
Important Advice:
- It is not safe for pregnant women
- Not safe for breastfeeding women
- Unsafe while driving
- If you forgot, don’t overdose on the medication
Warnings
- Inform your healthcare provider if you have HIV/AIDs.
- It can harm your kidneys, so always inform if you have had a bone marrow transplant in the past.
- Herpes infection is contagious and you can infect other people so make sure to make social distance with other people while taking this medicine.
Habit forming
NO
FAQs
Q1. Vaxovir-500 will help in curing herpes?
Ans. It doesn’t cure herpes because it will stay in our body and reactivate on its own, Vaxovir-500 can control these symptoms.
Q2. What should I do if I miss a dose?
Ans. Don’t overdose on this medication take it as soon as you remember.
Q3. After taking Vaxovir-500, is it habit-forming?
Ans. Don’t worry, it’s not habit-forming.
Q4. Is herpes contagious?
Ans. Yes, you have to be very serious and take caution while you have herpes.
