ACIVIR CREAM 10GM 1 tube

Acivir cream Information

Acivir cream has aciclovir, which is an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by viruses. It can be used to treat cold sores, genital herpes, and herpes zoster. Cold sores are painful blisters in or around the mouth that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease that causes vaginal pain and blisters (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). It can also be used to help treat chickenpox. Herpes can’t be cured with Acivir cream, but it does stop it from spreading and treat the symptoms.

Acivir cream is a medicine that fights viruses and has aciclovir in it. Acivir cream works on the DNA of viruses to stop them from multiplying in human cells. This reduces the number of viruses in the body.

Acivir cream can be taken with or without food, depending on how much and how long the doctor tells you to take it. Your dose will depend on how well Acivir-200 DT works for you and how sick you are. Possible side effects include headaches, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhea, and skin that is sensitive to sunlight. Most of the bad effects of Acivir cream are temporary, don’t need medical care, and go away over time. But if the bad things don’t go away, you should see a doctor.

Only take it if your doctor tells you to. Never tell someone to take their own medicine or suggest that they use yours. Do not take it if you are allergic to Acivir cream, aciclovir, or any of its other ingredients. See your doctor if you’re pregnant, nursing, or taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Use protection when you have sexual contact to keep from giving your partner genital herpes, a disease that can be spread through sexual contact. If your immune system is weak, talk to your doctor before you start using Acivir cream. You may need a different dose.

Herpes zoster (shingles) and chicken pox are both treated with acivir cream.

Medicinal Advantages

Acivir cream is a medicine that fights viruses and has aciclovir in it. Acivir cream works on the DNA of viruses to stop them from multiplying in human cells. This cuts down on the number of viruses and the number of new viruses that are made.

Use Instructions

Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to use Acivir cream. Acivir cream comes in many different forms. If you can, take it at the same time every day. Take with a glass of water at the time and dose your doctor tells you. Once the pill has been broken up in a glass of water, you can take it. Follow your doctor’s instructions about how much to take and for how long. Acivir cream cream: Your doctor will tell you how to put Acivir cream on the affected area. Please wash your hands before you use Acivir cream to keep from getting sick or spreading germs. Injectable Acivir cream is only given to children and people who can’t take any other form of Acivir cream in hospitals when they have an infection.

Storage

Keep things in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Acivir cream Side Effects

Headaches

Feeling light-headed,

Being or feeling ill (nausea or vomiting),

Diarrhea,

Rash

Itchy skin (pruritus)

Drug Recommendations

Do not take Aciclovir if you are allergic to it or any of its parts. Tell your doctor about any other over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, or herbal items you are taking or plan to take. Aciclovir should be used carefully and only if a doctor tells you to if you are 65 years old, have kidney disease or a kidney transplant, have a heart problem or a history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or want to become pregnant. If you get up too quickly from a sitting or lying down position while taking Aciclovir, you may feel dizzy, lightheaded, or even pass out. Please get up slowly. Also, because Aciclovir might make you feel dizzy, don’t drive a car or do anything else that needs your full attention while you’re taking it. If you’ve ever gotten a rash from having a fever, you shouldn’t use Aciclovir. Use protection when you have sexual contact to keep from giving your partner genital herpes, a disease that can be spread through sexual contact. Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system before you take Aciclovir, because you may need a different dose. Aciclovir can make you lose water and hurt your kidneys, so drink a lot of water.

Interactions Between Drugs

Aciclovir may interact with drugs used to treat gout (probenecid), stomach ulcers (cimetidine), keep the body from rejecting donated organs (mycophenolate mofetil), and asthma (asthma inhalers) (aminophylline, theophylline).

Interactions with Non-Prescription Medications, Vitamins, Nutritional Supplements, and Herbal Products: Aciclovir interacts with non-prescription Medications, Vitamins, Nutritional Supplements, and Herbal Products that you are taking or plan to use.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had renal dysfunction or disease, hemodialysis (cleaning your blood with a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer), an organ transplant, immunodeficiency, bone marrow transplantation, or neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils).

Cautionary Note

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not known to cause any bad side effects when taken with Aciclovir. But if you take Aciclovir and drink alcohol, it could hurt your liver. Aciclovir should not be taken with Aciclovir because of this.

PREGNANCY

Aciclovir is a Category B drug for use during pregnancy. It’s not clear if Aciclovir will hurt a woman who is pregnant or her unborn child. Because of this, Aciclovir should only be taken as prescribed and under the watch of a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

Aciclovir is a Category B drug for use during pregnancy. It’s not clear if Aciclovir gets into the breast milk of women who are nursing. So, Aciclovir should only be taken with a prescription from a doctor and under close medical supervision.

DRIVING

Aciclovir could make it harder to pay attention and move around. So, it’s best not to use equipment that needs your full attention.

LIVER

When given by a doctor, aciclovir is a safe drug. It is known that it has no effect on how the liver works.

KIDNEY

If you have had problems with your kidneys in the past, you should use aciclovir with care. Your doctor might need to change the amount you take.

No habit formation

Advice on Diet and Lifestyle

If you are taking Aciclovir, don’t drink alcohol because it can make you dehydrated and keep you from sleeping.

Foods and drinks with omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart and should be a regular part of your diet. Olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil are all low-fat cooking oils that can also be used.

To keep from getting constipated from antiviral medicines, eat turmeric or yellow mustard and drink more fluids to stay hydrated.

Vitamin D and fresh air have both been shown to help with herpes symptoms.

Spend time with family or do whatever makes you happy to calm your mind and body.

To get better quickly, eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and sleep at least 8 hours every night.

Use a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or more if you’re going to be in direct sunlight, because Aciclovir makes you more sensitive to UV and sunlight.

Additional Information : This item is non-refundable

Glossary of Diseases and Conditions

Herpes zoster, also called “shingles,” is a virus that causes a painful rash with red, itchy, and burning spots on the skin. Herpes is caused by a virus that stays in your nervous system for years before it makes you sick. It affects one side of the face, neck, chest, and body. It is also called ophthalmic herpes zoster because it can affect the eyes and the area around them. Herpes zoster, which is caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus, can be treated with antiviral drugs.

Genital herpes infection: This is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects the genitalia of both men and women. Symptoms are often pain, discomfort, itching, and sores in the genital area. There may be pain and blisters in the genital area.

Herpes labialis, also called cold sores, is a virus that causes sores on the lips. There’s a burning feeling, and there are also small blisters. Some people might also get a fever from it. Aciclovir helps cold sores heal faster.

This is a very contagious virus that causes chickenpox. People often get rashes, small painful blisters, fever, a sore throat, and body aches. Take an aciclovir pill 24 to 48 hours after the first sign of chickenpox (rash). Also, stay away from people who have chickenpox and keep yourself clean so you can get better quickly.

FAQs

Aciclovir shouldn’t be used if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can make Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura more likely to happen (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).

Aciclovir should be taken according to how much and for how long the doctor tells you. If you take more than the recommended amount, it might make you feel bad. If your symptoms don’t seem to be getting better, you should see a doctor.

If you miss a dose of Aciclovir, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose if the next dose is coming up soon.

Herpes can’t be cured with aciclovir. Instead, it takes away the pain and itching that it causes and stops new sores from forming.

You shouldn’t stop taking Aciclovir without talking to your doctor first. If you stop taking Aciclovir all of a sudden, you may feel disoriented, have a fever, change your mental state, or have very stiff muscles. Depending on how bad your illness is, your doctor will most likely lower your dose over time.

Aciclovir is not known to affect how well a woman can get pregnant (condoms). Since herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, please use any kind of birth control to stop it from spreading.

Aciclovir works by stopping viruses from making more copies of themselves in human cells. Because of this, viruses can’t spread, and new viruses are made, which slowly wipes out the virus infection. Aciclovir is usually taken every 4 hours, so it should be taken first thing in the morning.