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Zovirax 800mg Tablet 5’S
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Introduction About ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET
ZOVIRAX 800MG
TABLET contains Acyclovir, which belongs to the group of medicines
called Antivirals. It is used for chickenpox, shingles, cold sores,
genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections to manage infections
in people with a weakened immune system. Cold sores, (a virus causing
contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals),
genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the
herpes simplex virus and symptoms include genital pain and sores, pain,
itching and small sores).
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Uses Of ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET is used in the following conditions:
- chickenpox and Herpes zoster (shingles)
- cold sores, genital herpes
- herpes simplex infections
- problems in those people infected with a virus
- infections in low immunity patients
How ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET Works
ZOVIRAX
800MG TABLET works against or stopping the growth of viruses (herpes
virus). It has a higher affinity for viral DNA cells than human DNA
cells and incorporates into the viral DNA and causes DNA chain
termination and inactivation, leading to the death of cells.
How to use ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET
Take
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine
by mouth with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your
doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on
your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET
Common
- headache
- dizziness
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- skin reaction after exposure to light (photosensitivity), itchy skin
- feeling tired
- fever
Uncommon
- itchy, hive-like rash
- hair loss
Rare
- effects on blood and urine tests
- increase in liver enzymes
How To Manage Side Effects
Diarrhea
Drink
lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep you hydrated. Do
not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
If ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET makes you feel dizzy, take rest until you feel better. Do not drive or operate any machines.
Headache
Take rest and drink plenty of fluids. If not subsided. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.
Skin rash Or Itching
Try to use an unscented moisturiser. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.
Stomach Pain
Try
to rest and relax. Eat smaller meals but take them frequently. Keep a
heating pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact
your doctor.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Use with Caution
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Breastfeeding
Use with Caution
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with Caution
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, drowsiness or asleep after taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
ZOVIRAX
800MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have renal failure. It
should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult
your doctor before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
Allergy
Contraindicated
Do
not take ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET if you are allergic to Acyclovir,
valacyclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
ZOVIRAX
800MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged
above 75 years). Consult your doctor before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
Others
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/haemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS)
Before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET, inform your doctor:
- if you have a low resistance to disease (immune deficiency)
- if you are taking nephrotoxic medicines (Ex. amphotericin B and aminoglycoside antibiotics)
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- probenecid (used to manage gout)
- cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers)
- drugs acting on the immune system (Ex. mycophenolate mofetil)
- amikacin, amphotericin B, atovaquone, lumefantrine, mefloquine, azithromycin, capreomycin, caspofungin, clarithromycin, clindamycin, doxycycline, erythromycin (used to manage infections)
- antivirals Ex. valacyclovir, valganciclovir, ganciclovir, tenofovir, cidofovir (used to manage viral infections)
- albendazole (used to manage parasitic infections)
- dapsone, isoniazid (used to manage mycobacterial infections)
- antifungals Ex. fluconazole, itraconazole
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET,
consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms
of overdose are agitation, seizures, lethargy.
Synopsis
| Drug | :Â Â | Acyclovir |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Antivirals |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | Chickenpox, shingles, herpes simplex virus      |
| Dosage Forms | :  | Tablet, Suspension, Syrup, Infusion, Injection, Cream, Ointment, Eye- ointment |
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Storage
- Keep ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET out of the sight and reach from children
- Store ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET below 25°C
FAQs About ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET
Q: Can ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET be used to manage Urinary Tract Infections?
A:Â Yes.
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET used to manage cystitis caused by the herpes
simplex virus. Consult your doctor before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET?
A:Â Patients
taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET must inform their doctor about their
pre-existing disease conditions like kidney, heart, or liver problems
and if they are elderly above 65 years of age.
Q: Can ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET be used on pregnancy?
A:Â Yes.
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women.
Consult your doctor before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
Q: Who should avoid taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET?
A:
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET is not recommended for patients having kidney
diseases or elderly above 65 years and patients with allergic history to
acyclovir. Consult your doctor before taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
Q: How long does it take for ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET to show its effects?
A:Â ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET works within 24-48 hours of administration.
Q: Can ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET manage a bacterial infection?
A:Â No.
ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET is an antiviral medicine used to manage herpes
simplex virus, chicken pox, and shingles. Talk to your doctor before
taking ZOVIRAX 800MG TABLET.
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1. KD Tripathi. Antiviral drugs. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Seventh edition. 2013. Page-799.
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Laurence L. Brunton, Randa Hilal-Dandan, Bjorn C. Knollman, Antiviral
agents (Non-retroviral), Goodman & Gillman’s: The pharmacological
basics of therapeutics, 13th edition. 2018. Page-1105.
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S.A & Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Europe BV. Electronic Medicines
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