Acivir Dt Tablets

Acyclovir Tablets (Acivir DT 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg) - Product Information

Acivir tablets contains the antiviral substance called Acyclovir. Acyclovir tablets (Acivir) are prescribed as oral therapy for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella) or shingles (herpes zoster).
Acyclovir is effective for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes infections. Acyclovir slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body, thus enabling the immune system to effectively fight the virus.
Generic Acyclovir tablets are also recommended for the treatment of other illnesses caused by herpes viruses such as cold sores.
In our online pharmacy, Acivir DT tablets are available in the strength of 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg of Acyclovir.
We also have in stock Amoxycillin capsules (Novamox) which are prescribed as oral therapy in adults and children for the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections, infections of the urine, ear infections, and dental abscesses.

Name of the Drug

Acivir DT tablets.
Other brand names for Acyclovir pills include Herpex, Avir DT, Okavir DT, Acvirall, Zoylex, Aciherpin, Zoylex, Cevirin, Ocurax, Aciv, Ovir, Virclo, Alovir, Civir DT, Alovir, Acvirall D, Lyrovir, Acv, Rowapil. .

Manufacturer of Tablets

Acivir tablets, available in our online pharmacy are manufactured by Cipla Ltd. Acivir tablets are also known as Generic Acyclovir.  
Website: www.cipla.com

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Acivir tablets is Acyclovir. Each Acivir tablet contains either 200 mg, 400 mg or 800 mg of Acyclovir. The inactive ingredients present in Acyclovir 200 mg pills are corn starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
The inactive ingredients present in Acyclovir 400 mg pills are magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium starch glycolate. The inactive ingredients present in Acyclovir 800 mg pills are FD&C Blue No. 2, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and sodium starch glycolate.

What are Acivir Tablets Used For?

Acivir tablets, manufactured by Cipla Ltd., contain Acyclovir which act as antiviral drugs. Acivir tablets belong to a class of medications known as synthetic nucleoside analogues. Acyclovir tablets are typically administered as oral therapy for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella) or shingles (herpes zoster).
Acyclovir tablets effectively treat shingles by decreasing the pain, reducing the healing time, and restricting the spread of virus and the formation of new lesions.
Acivir tablets can also be used to decrease pain and fasten the healing process of sores or blisters in patients suffering from primary herpes simplex infections including genital herpes. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these infections. Acivir tablets helps the sores heal more rapidly, prevents the formation of new sores, and decreases pain/itching. Acivir tablets may also help reduce the duration of after the sores heal. In addition, Acyclovir tablets can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections in people with a weakened immune system.
Treatment with Acyclovir tablets (Acivir) is usually recommended in prophylaxis and suppressive therapy of herpes simplex in immunocompromised patients, varicella zoster, herpes zoster (shingles) and suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
Acyclovir tablets cannot cure the patient of genital herpes and does protect against the transmission of genital herpes to other people. Acyclovir tablets are also used to treat and prevent herpes infections of the skin, eyes, nose, and mouth in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and to treat oral hairy leukoplakia (condition that causes hairy white or gray-colored patches on the tongue or inside of the cheek).

Acivir Dosage - How to Take Acyclovir Tablets?

You should use Acivir tablets exactly as recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may suggest a dosage of Acivir tablets depending on the severity of your bacterial infection, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications. Acyclovir pills should be taken with a glass of water two to five times a day, with or without food.
Try to maintain a regular schedule for the medication such that you take Generic Acyclovir tablets at the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication.
The recommended dosage of Acyclovir tablets for the treatment of genital herpes is 200 mg every 4 hours (5 times daily) for 7-10 days or 400 mg three times daily for 5-10 days.
Your doctor may alter the dosage of Acivir tablets and dosage period depending on the type and severity of your infection and your response to treatment. The suggested dose for Herpes Zoster (shingles) is 800 mg every 4 hours (5 times daily) for 7 to 10 days administered orally. For chicken pox, the optimal dose for adults is 800 mg 4 times daily administered orally.
During the course of treatment with Acyclovir tablets, you should keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of oral fluids. This will ensure the efficient functioning of the body's kidneys.
It is imperative that you complete the recommended course of treatment with Acivir tablets even if you feel better or it seems the infection has cleared up. Discontinuing the treatment course prematurely will escalate the risk of the infection relapse and the virus will grow resistant to the treatment.

Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Acivir DT tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets), take it as soon as you remember. You can continue you regular schedule the next day.
If you remember the missed Acivir tablets the next day, take your regular dose and skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose.

Mechanism of Action – How Does Acyclovir Work?

Acivir (Generic Acyclovir tablets) is an antiviral drug which belongs to a class of medications known as synthetic nucleoside analogue. Acivir tablets inhibits the viral replication of the herpes viruses herpes simplex 1 and 2 (cold sores and genital herpes), varicella-zoster (shingles and chickenpox), and Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis).
Viruses are known to invade the living cells and using the cells’ machinery to replicate and grow in the body. The virus converts Acyclovir to an active form, which the virus can then consume to manufacture DNA, rather than using the cell’s nucleoside like it usually practices.
Integration of active acyclovir into new viral DNA inhibits the production of the viral DNA. Virally infected cells are known to absorb additional Acyclovir as compared to normal cells and convert more Acyclovir to its active form for its DNA replication usage. This mechanism extends the time period of Acyclovir’s antiviral activity.

Storage Instructions for Acivir DT Tablets

Store the pack of Acivir DT tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets) at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C. Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Acyclovir tablets (Acivir) beyond its expiration date printed on the blister pack.
Keep the pack of Acivir tablets away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Acivir tablets along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Contraindications

The treatment with Acyclovir tablets is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to Acyclovir or any inactive ingredients present in Generic Acyclovir tablets.

Overdose

The symptoms of Acyclovir overdose include agitation, seizures, extreme tiredness, loss of consciousness, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, decreased urination. Please seek emergency help in a case of an overdose of Acyclovir tablets.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Acivir Tablets

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Acivir tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have problems with your immune system, human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV); acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); kidney disease; bone marrow transplant; kidney transplant; or have been dehydrated from a recent illness.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Acyclovir, any inactive ingredient in Acivir tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets).
Acyclovir Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Acyclovir tablets, please inform your doctor of all your current medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Acyclovir is known to drug interactions amphotericin B (Fungizone); aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), neomycin (Nes-RX, Neo-Fradin), paramomycin (Humatin), streptomycin, and tobramycin (Tobi, Nebcin); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); medications to treat HIV or AIDS such as zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT); pentamidine (NebuPent); probenecid (Benemid); sulfonamides such as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim); tacrolimus (Prograf); and vancomycin.
Acyclovir Tablets and Alcohol
There are no known interactions of Acivir tablets with alcohol.

Acyclovir Tablets - Driving and Other Activities
Acyclovir tablets may make you light-headed or impair your vision. Avoid activities such as driving, using machinery, or performing any activity that requires complete vigilance or perfect vision until you are sure about your safety.
Live Vaccination, Surgery and Regular Medical Tests
If you plan to have live vaccinations against varicella virus, surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor or dentists about your course of Acivir tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets). In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Acyclovir tablets and the details of your last dose.
Transmission of Genital Herpes
Acyclovir tablets do not prevent the spread of genital herpes. Consult your doctor about the methods to prevent the spread of genital herpes to your partner.

Side Effects of Acivir DT Tablets

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Acivir DT tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets):

• Central Nervous System- dizziness, tiredness, agitation, insomnia, headache, hallucinations, confusion, aggressive behavior, speaking difficulties, seizures, loos of consciousness, numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms or legs, epilepsy, drowsiness and tremors.
• Cardiovascular System- Irregular heartbeat.
• Eye and ENT- changes in vision, hoarseness.
• Hematologic and Lymphatic System- Anemia, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, leukopenia, lymphadenopathy, thrombocytopenia.
• Gastrointestinal System- upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, hepatitis, elevated liver function tests, liver inflammation and jaundice, kidney failure, elevated blood urea nitrogen levels.
• Genitourinary System- blood in the urine, decrease in urination frequency.
• Musculoskeletal System - joint pain, muscle pain.
• Hypersensitivity- hives, rash, blisters, itching, breathing difficulties, problems in swallowing, swelling of the face/throat/tongue/lips/eyes/hands/feet/ankles, or lower legs.
• General- hair loss, weakness, pale skin, fever, sore throat, chills, cough, and other signs of infection, unusual bruising or bleeding, numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms or legs, temporary inability to move parts of your body, yellowing of eyes or skin, angioedema, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not a comprehensive list of all the possible side effects of Acivir tablets (Generic Acyclovir tablets). If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Acyclovir tablets, please consult your doctor immediately.

Acyclovir during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Acyclovir (Acivir DT tablets) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category B drug. It is generally not known to affect the growth of a fetus. The risk of administering Acyclovir tablets to pregnant women should be discussed with the doctor. Acyclovir is known to be secreted through breast milk. Women and lactating mothers should necessarily consult their doctor if they are planning to become pregnant or start breast feeding during the course of Generic Acyclovir tablets.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.

Buy Acivir DT 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg Pills Online From Only $0.55 per Pill

You can buy Acyclovir tablets online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price.
Acivir DT 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg pills, manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India are supplied in a blister strip of 5 or 10 tablets. The 200 mg tablets cost only $0.55 per unit when you place an order for 120 tablets.

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