WHAT IS ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET

Posted 2023-12-06 08:45:56

ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET contains Acyclovir, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antivirals. It is used to treat chickenpox, shingles, cold sores, genital herpes and other herpes simplex infections to prevent 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).

Before taking ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET inform your doctor if you have kidney problems. ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET should be used with caution among pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET.

The most common side effects of taking ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET are headache, dizziness, feeling or being sick, diarrhea, stomach pain and rashes. Contact your doctor if the symptom persists.

USES OF ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET

ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET is used in the following conditions:

Treats chickenpox and Herpes zoster (shingles)

Treats cold sores, genital herpes

Treats herpes simplex infections

Prevents problems in those people infected with a virus

Prevents infections in low immunity patients

HOW ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET WORKS

ZOVICLOVIR 400 TABLET works by killing 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.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ZOVICLOVIR 400 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 ZOVICLOVIR 400 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 & urine tests