Acivir 800 DT

Acivir 800 DT

Acivir 800 Mg  DT is an antiviral drug. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of herpes viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses causing these infections continue to live in the body.Acivir 800 Mg  DT only decreases the length and severity of these outbreaks. Acivir 800 Mg  DT is used to treat cold sores surrounding the mouth, shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes. People, who suffer frequently from this, take the drug to reduce future occurrences.

Drug = Acyclovir

Strength = 800 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

How To Take

Take Acivir 800 Mg  DT in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acivir 800 Mg  DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Acivir 800 DT Tablet

Acivir 400 DT Tablet

Acivir Cream

Acivir 200 DT Tablet

Acivir IV Injection 10 ml

Acivir Eye Ointment

Acivir 500 Infusion

Acivir Eye Drop

Side Effects

Swelling and redness at the injection site

Abdominal pain

Increased thirst

Loss of appetite

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Black or tarry stools

Fever with chills

Seizures

Unusual bleeding

Diarrhea

Headache

Warning

Alcohol:-It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Acivir 800 Mg  DT.

Pregnancy:-Acivir 800 Mg  DT is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation:Acivir 800 Mg  DT is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:-Acivir 800 Mg  DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:-Acivir 800 Mg  DT 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.

Liver:-Acivir 800 Mg  DT is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acivir 800 DT  Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Uses

Acivir 800 Mg  DT is used in the treatment of herpes zoster infection which is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus.

Acivir 800 Mg  DT is used in the treatment of chicken pox which is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus.