Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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. Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's does not cure herpes but does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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 Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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 Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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 Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's as a dose adjustment may be required.

Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

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

Do not take Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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, Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. Please do not take Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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 Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's may have an interaction with medication used to treat gout (probenecid), treat stomach ulcers (cimetidine), stop your body from rejecting transplanted organs (mycophenolate mofetil), treat asthma (aminophylline, theophylline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or had renal dysfunction or disease, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood), and organ transplant, Immunodeficiency, bone marrow transplantation, and Neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils).

• PROBENECID
• CIMETIDINE
• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
• AMINOPHYLLINE
• THEOPHYLLINE

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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 Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10's makes you sensitive to UV and sunlight.

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. Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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. Ocuvir 200 mg Tablet 10'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.