Ziovir – 400
The way that Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP 400mg function is by stopping the herpes virus from growing. It accomplishes this by getting inside the virus’s DNA mechanism and preventing proper construction. It reduces outbreaks and symptoms but does not completely remove the infection. A herpes infection cannot be cured with Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP 400mg. Herpes can linger in your body for a long time and then resurface at a later time. This medication can be taken with other prescription drugs. This implies that you might have to take it in addition to other prescription drugs.
Benefits
- Help with Cold Sores
- Chickenpox
- Herpes infections
- Low immunity patients to fight with infections
- Genital Herpes, a sexually transmitted disease
Working Process
Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP 400mg belong to the class of drugs called antivirals, which work by stopping the herpes virus from making more of by itself.
Side effects
Some of the common side effects of Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP 400mg
- Headache
- Weakness
- Joint pain
- Skin reaction
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Serious side effects
- Mood swings or aggression
- Shaky movements
- Swollen Throat and Breathing Problem
- Difficulty in speaking and confusion
- Hallucinations
- Decrease in blood platelets and feeling fatigued
- Liver and Kidney problems
- Blisters, mouth sores, peeling rash, and hives
How to use
Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP 400mg should be taken whole without crushing them, and always take this medication as prescribed by your healthcare provider. There is a fixed time to take as prescribed by the doctor, and try not to miss the medication for your better treatment.
Storage
Keep the room temperature
Overdose
This is an antiviral drug, so don’t overdose on it because it may have serious and extreme side effects, which may cause illness you. If you still overdose on the medication, immediately contact your healthcare provider.
Interactions
Interaction with Drugs
Inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any medication, like vitamins and nutritional supplements, herbal products, and a history of liver, kidney, and heart problems.
- Cidofovir
- Tizanidine
- Tacroimus
- Iodamide
- Amphotericin
- Metrizamide
- Sirolimus
- Tenofovir alafenamide
- Tenofovir disoproxil
- Everolimus
Interaction with Food
There is no interaction with food
Interaction with Beverages
- Avoid Alcohol
Additional information:
- Try to make your diet healthy
- Use of Omega 3 fatty acid supplements or drinking will help
- To avoid constipation with this drug intake lot of fluid and turmeric or mustard in your diet.
- Take vitamin D and fresh air
Habit Forming
No
FAQs
Q-1. What are the uses of Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets?
Ans. To treat the viral infection caused by herpes, like chicken pox, blisters, sores, and infections caused by STDs.
Q-2. While using Acyclovir Dispersible Tablet herpes go from your body?
Ans. No, while taking this medication, it will stop the growth of herpes, which is divided into multiple and slowly it will clear the infection.
Q-3. I someone has an HIV infection, can they take Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets?
Ans. If someone is suffering from an HIV infection, this tablet is not safe for them as it can cause blood clots.
Q-4. My Grandfather is 66 years old. Can they take Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets?
Ans. Under the supervision of the doctor, they can take the medication.
