Description
Acyclovir Tablet B.P. 400 mg Uses
Acyclovir is a wonderful medication that is used in the treatment of virus infections in the body. This medication belongs to the group called anti-virals. The viral infection is very common and can easily spread through the eyes, nose, mouth, food, touching surfaces, and interacting with infected individuals. Viral infections are diseases caused by viruses, the small self-replicating organisms that infect cells in the body and make individuals sick. Viral infection mainly affects the respiratory and digestive tract, but can also affect other parts of the body. Acyclovir Tablet 400mg is very effectively performed against these harmful viruses. It plays an important role in the treatment of cold sores (infection of the mouth caused by cold sores), genital herpes (sexually transmitted infections that cause genital pain and soreness), and herpes zoster (a virus-borne infection causing a painful rash). It is also used as a treatment for chickenpox. ACICLOVIR will not cure your cold sores, but it will prevent the infection from spreading and treat your symptoms. Acyclovir can reduce the risk of the virus spreading to other organs and cause severe infections in people with weakened immune systems.
Directions to Use
- This medication is available on prescription. The healthcare provider will prescribe Acyclovir Tablet 400mg only if it is essential for you. Do not start consuming on your own.
- The dosage and duration of use depend on your medical health and your body’s reaction to the Acyclovir Tablet 400mg.
- Take this medication at the same time every day, with or without food as prescribed by your medical health care professional
- Consume Acyclovir Tablet 400mg regularly as prescribed and complete the fully prescribed course for the best possible results.
- Consume only the prescribed volume of dosage, do not miss any dose, and double its quantity.
- Read all the important information about to use and follow the directions properly given by the medical healthcare professional, this will ensure the proper cure of the condition you are trying to treat.
Side effects
It is important to remember that Acyclovir 400mg tablet is prescribed by the healthcare professional after confirming that its benefits outweigh the risks it can cause. Most people using this medication as prescribed do not notice any side effects. However mild side effects can occur that do not require any kind of medical attention and treatment they resolve on their own. But it is important to tell your doctor if any of these common side effects stay for a long time. Common side effects are such as –
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
Tell your medical healthcare provider as soon as possible if you notice any adverse or serious side effects such as –
- Allergic reaction
- Photophobia
- Skin sensitivity to lights
- Rashes
Precautions To Be Taken
- Do not start consuming Acyclovir 400mg tablet by yourself, this can affect your health negatively. This medication is prescribed after doing several medical tests to make sure it is safe for an individual’s health.
- Before start using the Acyclovir 400mg tablet tell your healthcare provider about your medical health history, especially about allergies, and kidney and liver diseases. The duration and dosage quantity depends on it
- Complete the fully prescribed course in addition to following proper instructions to use Acyclovir 400mg tablet, stopping early can cause come back of more strong and difficult-to-treat infection.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed volume it can cause several adverse reactions that can badly affect your health.
- Using alcohol in addition to Acyclovir 400mg tablet use can create a chance for serious adverse reactions, do not consume alcohol while having treatment with Acyclovir 400mg tablet.
- If you are a pregnant woman or if you are planning to be pregnant then acyclovir 400mg tablet is not safe to use for you, it can affect the growth of the unborn baby.
- In pregnancy the dosage and duration will be adjusted accordingly, do consult your healthcare provider before starting use.
