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Alovir 200mg Tablet

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Manufacturer

Adley Formulations

Salt Composition

Acyclovir (200mg)

Key InformationDirections for UseSafety InformationHow it worksQuick Tips

Manufacturer

Adley Formulations

Salt Composition

Acyclovir (200mg)

Key Information

Short Description

Alovir 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections such as herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alovir 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Directions for Use

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. Alovir 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Information

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alovir 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Breastfeeding Warning

Alovir 200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnancy Warning

Alovir 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Abacavir Adefovir Didanosine Entecavir

How it works

Alovir 200mg 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.

Quick Tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Short Description

Alovir 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections such as herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alovir 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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. Alovir 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alovir 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning

Breastfeeding Warning

Alovir 200mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning

Pregnancy Warning

Alovir 200mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Abacavir Adefovir Didanosine Entecavir
Alovir 200mg 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.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from taking Alovir 200mg Tablet for shingles?

Alovir 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medication that helps to minimize symptoms and shorten the duration of infection caused by herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure the infections, but it prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.

Can I transmit shingles or other herpes infections to others while taking Alovir 200mg Tablet?

Yes, you can still infect others with herpes infections even while being treated with Alovir 200mg Tablet. To prevent transmission, avoid close contact with infected areas, wash your hands frequently, and practice safe sex.

What are the rare but serious side effects of Alovir 200mg Tablet?

Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience symptoms such as hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, or swelling of the face, tongue, lips, or throat, seek medical attention right away.

Are elderly patients at higher risk for side effects when taking Alovir 200mg Tablet?

Yes, older adults (over age 65) may experience more side effects due to decreased kidney function. They should drink plenty of water and have their kidney function monitored while taking the medication.

What happens if someone accidentally takes too much Alovir 200mg Tablet?

Accidental overdoses can cause nausea, vomiting, confusion, and headache. Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

Can I develop resistance to Alovir 200mg Tablet treatment?

Patients with advanced HIV disease or impaired immunity may develop resistance to the medication. If you're not responding to treatment, check for drug resistance.

Is hair loss caused by Alovir 200mg Tablet permanent?

Hair loss is an uncommon side effect that usually stops when the medication is discontinued.

Alovir 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medication that helps to minimize symptoms and shorten the duration of infection caused by herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure the infections, but it prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
Yes, you can still infect others with herpes infections even while being treated with Alovir 200mg Tablet. To prevent transmission, avoid close contact with infected areas, wash your hands frequently, and practice safe sex.
Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience symptoms such as hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, or swelling of the face, tongue, lips, or throat, seek medical attention right away.
Yes, older adults (over age 65) may experience more side effects due to decreased kidney function. They should drink plenty of water and have their kidney function monitored while taking the medication.
Accidental overdoses can cause nausea, vomiting, confusion, and headache. Consult a doctor in case of overdose.
Patients with advanced HIV disease or impaired immunity may develop resistance to the medication. If you're not responding to treatment, check for drug resistance.
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect that usually stops when the medication is discontinued.
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