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Alcohol
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Driving
Kidney
Liver
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Acivir 800 DT Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Acivir 800 DT Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Acivir 800 DT Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
USES OF ACIVIR TABLET DT
BENEFITS OF ACIVIR TABLET DT
In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Acivir 800 DT Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ACIVIR TABLET DT
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acivir
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Photophobia
HOW TO USE ACIVIR TABLET DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acivir 800 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ACIVIR TABLET DT WORKS
Acivir 800 DT 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acivir 800 DT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acivir 800 DT Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acivir 800 DT Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Acivir 800 DT Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Acivir 800 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acivir 800 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Acivir 800 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acivir 800 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ACIVIR TABLET DT?
If you miss a dose of Acivir 800 DT Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.