Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acilowir 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acilowir 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acilowir 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acilowir 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Acilowir 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Acilowir 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acilowir 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CAUTION

Acilowir 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acilowir 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Acilowir 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Will I get cured after taking Acilowir 400mg Tablet for shingles?::: Acilowir 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.| Does Acilowir 400mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acilowir 400mg Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.| What are the serious side effects of Acilowir 400mg Tablet?::: Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.| Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Acilowir 400mg Tablet?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acilowir 400mg Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person?s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Acilowir 400mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.| What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Acilowir 400mg Tablet accidentally?::: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acilowir 400mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Can I get resistant to Acilowir 400mg Tablet treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acilowir 400mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Acilowir 400mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Is hair loss caused due to Acilowir 400mg Tablet permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acilowir 400mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Acilowir 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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