Product introduction
Penvir 500 Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Penvir 500 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. 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, to avoid overdose. 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 persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Uses of Penvir Tablet
- Herpes labialis
- Genital herpes infection
- Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
- Shingles
Benefits of Penvir Tablet
In Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Penvir 500 Tablet can shorten the length and severity of shingles. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent shingles. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing shingles.
Side effects of Penvir Tablet
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 Penvir
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Itching
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Increased lipase in the blood
- Elevated levels of serum amylase
How to use Penvir Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Penvir 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Penvir Tablet works
Penvir 500 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
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Penvir 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Penvir 500 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Penvir 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Penvir 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Penvir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Penvir 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Penvir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Penvir 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Penvir 500 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Penvir 500 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Penvir Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Penvir 500 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.
| Weight | 11 g |
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