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About Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's

Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's contains a class of antiviral medication, aciclovir, which is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth, caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). In addition to this, it is also used to treat chickenpox. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's does not cure herpes but does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, rash, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Take Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's if you are allergic to Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's, aciclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's as a dose adjustment may be required.

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Composition

ACICLOVIR-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's

Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles) and Chicken Pox.

Medicinal Benefits

Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

Side Effects of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's

  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Skin sensitivity to sunlight

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's if you are allergic to Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you are 65 years of age or have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's may cause dizziness. Please do not take Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's if you have ever developed a rash due to fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AciclovirCidofovir
Critical
AciclovirAmphotericin b
Severe

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AciclovirCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Acyclovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Cidofovir is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, and palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AciclovirAmphotericin b
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Amphotericin B can increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Amphotericin b together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience irregular urination, muscle ache, shortness if breath, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTenofovir alafenamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Tenofovir alafenamide may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with tenofovir alafenamide can result in an interaction. However, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor will prescribe them. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
AciclovirEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Everolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Everolimus together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, breathing difficulty, muscle pains, dizziness, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTenofovir disoproxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Tenofovir Disoproxil may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Tenofovir disoproxil can result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Metrizamide in contrast with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure, let your doctor know you are on Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's treatment. Look out for signs such as vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Consult the doctor immediately.
AciclovirSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Sirolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Sirolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, a decrease in hunger, irregular urine, weight gain or loss, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, or weakness, consult a doctor.
AciclovirTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Concomitant use of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Tizanidine can increase the risk of developing low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Tizanidine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as dizziness, excessive sweating, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Co-administration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with tacrolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's with Tacrolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
AciclovirIodamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Iodamide contrast with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure let your doctor know you are on Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's treatment.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ACICLOVIR-400MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
ACICLOVIR-400MGVolume depletion
Moderate

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ACICLOVIR-400MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Acyclovir should be used with caution to patients who have impaired kidney function. In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment, dosage modifications are advised.

How to manage the interaction:
The use of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's in kidney disease patients is not advised as it may increase the severity of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dosing according to the severity of your kidney disease.
ACICLOVIR-400MGVolume depletion
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Patients who are dehydrated may be more susceptible to nephrotoxicity from using acyclovir. Acyclovir should be infused intravenously over the course of an hour, along with appropriate hydration.

How to manage the interaction:
Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's is excreted through the kidneys, dehydration may cause damage to kidney functions. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's infusion over an hour is recommended in dehydrated patients. Urine output should be monitored.
ACICLOVIR-400MGCare involving dialysis
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's:
Hemodialysis effectively removes acyclovir from the body. Following 6 hours of dialysis, it has been demonstrated that plasma levels of acyclovir decrease by 60%. After hemodialysis, acyclovir should be administered. If not, a second dosage might be administered following each hemodialysis session.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients undergoing hemodialysis should be given Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's after completing hemodialysis as hemodialysis removes 60% of Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's from the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROBENECID
  • CIMETIDINE
  • MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
  • AMINOPHYLLINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Take enough of Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.
  • Try to reduce emotional and physical stress by spending time with family or whatever makes you happy.
  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • If you are going in strong sunlight, please wear a lip balm SPF 15 or higher, and Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's makes you sensitive to UV and sunlight.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Herpes zoster(shingles): It is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes and pain and burning. The virus lives in your nervous system for years before causing Herpes. It can appear on your face, neck, torso, and one side of the body. It can occur in and around the eyes, also known as ophthalmic herpes zoster. Antiviral medicines can help in the treatment of shingles (Herpes Zoster) Caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus.

Genital herpes infection: It is a common sexually transmitted infection; both men and women can be affected; in which the genitals are affected. Common symptoms include pain, irritation, itching, and sores in the genitals. Marked by genital pain and sores.

Herpes labialis: It is a kind of viral infection that affects the lip and is also known as cold sores. There is burning pain, and small blisters appear. In some patients, it can also lead to fever. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's helps in the healing process of cold sores.

Chickenpox: It is a viral infection that is highly contagious. Common symptoms include rash, small painful blisters, fever, sore throat, and body pain. Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's tablet should be taken 24 or 48 hours after the onset of chickenpox (rash). Also, for a speedy recovery, avoid contact with other people who have chickenpox and maintain good hygiene.

Acivir-400 DT Tablet 5's Substitute

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