Herpesafe 800mg Tablet DT 10s

Introduction to Herpesafe 800mg Tablet DT 10s

Please follow your doctors advice regarding the dose and duration of HERPESAFE 800MG TABLET DT It is important not to miss any doses and complete the entire course of treatment even if you start feeling better Before taking the tablet dissolve it in a glass of water You can take it with or without food but it is recommended to take it at the same time every day If you happen to miss a dose take it as soon as you remember However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule Do not take a double dose During the course of treatment with this medicine make sure to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and potential kidney damage Some common side effects of this medicine may include headache dizziness vomiting nausea fatigue and fever If these side effects persist or do not resolve inform your doctor If you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding please consult your doctor before taking this medication

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What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Herpesafe accidentally?

Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Herpesafe over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Can I get resistant to Herpesafe treatment?

Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Herpesafe. If you are not responding to Herpesafe, possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

Will I get cured after taking Herpesafe for shingles?

Herpesafe 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.

Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Herpesafe?

Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Herpesafe. 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 Herpesafe, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.

Written By:

DRx. Anchal Kumar VermaMaster of Pharmacy

Published At: Oct 19, 2023

Updated At: Sep 19, 2024

Reviewed By:

DRx Ashwani SinghMaster in Pharmacy

Published At: Oct 19, 2023

Updated At: Sep 19, 2024

Disclaimer : This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment . Do not ignore or delay professional medical advice based on anything you have seen or read on Medwiki.

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Herpesafe 800mg Tablet DT 10s

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Packaging :

strip of 10 tablet dt

Manufacturer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Composition :

Acyclovir (800mg)

MRP :

₹154

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