Herpes labialis|Genital herpes infection|Chickenpox|Herpes Simplex Virus Infections|Shingles

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. Aciherpin 200mg Tablet can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.

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

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

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Aciherpin 200mg 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 <p> Aciherpin 200mg 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 <p> Aciherpin 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Aciherpin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Aciherpin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Aciherpin 200mg 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.

Chemical Class :: Nucleoside analog|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES

Herpes labialis|Genital herpes infection|Chickenpox|Herpes Simplex Virus Infections|Shingles

Headache | Dizziness | Vomiting | Nausea | Fatigue | Fever | Diarrhea | Skin rash

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. Will I get cured after taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet for shingles?::: Aciherpin 200mg Tablet 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.| Q. Does Aciherpin 200mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No you can infect other people even while you are being treated with Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. 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.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet?::: 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.| Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. 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 Aciherpin 200mg Tablet and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.| Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet accidentally?::: Accidental repeated overdoses of oral Aciherpin 200mg Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea vomiting confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Q. Can I get resistant to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Q. Is hair loss caused due to Aciherpin 200mg Tablet permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aciherpin 200mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.