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About ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET

ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET belongs to the class of antiviral medication 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). ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking 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 ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET as a dose adjustment may be required.

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET

Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles)

Medicinal Benefits

ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection's clearing up.

Side Effects of ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET

  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Being sick (vomiting)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Itching (pruritus)
  • Skin sensitivity to sunlight

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET 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 have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may cause dizziness. Please do not take ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET 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 ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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valacyclovirCidofovir
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valacyclovirIomeprol
Severe

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valacyclovirCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Taking Cidofovir with Valaciclovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET with Cidofovir is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIomeprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of iomeprol with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking iomeprol and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIoxilan
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ioxilan with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ioxilan and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Coadministration of Sirolimus with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sirolimus and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIoxaglic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
The combined use of ioxaglic acid and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET with Ioxaglic acid together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
valacyclovirIodixanol
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of iodixanol with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the effect of iodixanol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking iodixanol and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIopamidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of iopamidol with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the effect of iopamidol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking iopamidol and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIopromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of iopromide with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking iopromide and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIodamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of iodamide with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the effect of iodamide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking iodamide and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
valacyclovirIoversol
Severe
How does the drug interact with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ioversol with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking ioversol and ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased urination, weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with ZIMIVIR TAB 500MG TABLET as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Including 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 Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.

Habit Forming

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Herpes zoster(shingles): Herpes zoster is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes 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.

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