Introduction

This 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. This 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.

Use

In the clinical treatment of herpes Simplex Virus Infection, Chickenpox, Herpes labialis, Shingles, Genital herpes infection

Benefits

In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections, This tablet is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side Effects

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 Zoviclovir – Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fatigue, Fever, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Photophobia

How to 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. This tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works

This 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.

Pregnancy

This 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.

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with This tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding

This 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.

Driving

This tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

This tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zoviclovir 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

This tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zoviclovir 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Storage

Store at temperature between (15-25°C), keep Tablet out of the reach of children.

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