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Cipla Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION
Acyclovir (200mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Acivir 200 DT Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
 
Acivir 200 DT 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.
Uses of Acivir Tablet DT
Herpes labialis
Genital herpes infection
Chickenpox
Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Shingles
Benefits of Acivir Tablet DT
In Herpes labialis
Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. Acivir 200 DT Tablet can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.
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Side effects of Acivir Tablet DT
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acivir
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Diarrhea
Skin rash
How to use Acivir Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acivir 200 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Acivir Tablet DT works
Acivir 200 DT 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acivir 200 DT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acivir 200 DT 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
Acivir 200 DT 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
Acivir 200 DT Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acivir 200 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acivir 200 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Acivir 200 DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acivir 200 DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Acivir Tablet DT?
If you miss a dose of Acivir 200 DT 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.