Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE

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

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

Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

If you miss a dose of Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT, 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT for shingles?::: Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT?::: 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT, 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT accidentally?::: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Can I get resistant to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. If you are not responding to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Is hair loss caused due to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.| Will I get cured after taking Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT for shingles?::: Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT?::: 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT, 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 Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT accidentally?::: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Can I get resistant to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. If you are not responding to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Is hair loss caused due to Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Acvirax 400mg Tablet DT 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.

-Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route): Severe

Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Acyclovir. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function closely. Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

| -Tacrolimus (Oral Route): Severe

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

| -Ciclosporin (Oral Route): Severe

Caution is advised when taking Ciclosporin with Acyclovir. Your doctor may closely monitor the effects of Acyclovir if used concurrently with Ciclosporin and adjust the dose if needed. Acyclovir may raise blood levels of Ciclosporin.Concurrent use may cause kidney dysfunction.

| -Ciclosporin (Injection Route): Severe

Caution is advised when taking Ciclosporin with Acyclovir. Your doctor may closely monitor the effects of Acyclovir if used concurrently with Ciclosporin and adjust the dose if needed. Acyclovir may raise blood levels of Ciclosporin.Concurrent use may cause kidney dysfunction.

| -Ceftriaxone (Injection Route): Moderate

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your kidney function. Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney dysfunction.

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