Mizovir 500 Tablet
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Product introduction
Mizovir 500 Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Mizovir 500 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. 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, to avoid overdose. 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 persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Uses of Mizovir Tablet
Benefits of Mizovir Tablet
In Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Mizovir 500 Tablet can shorten the length and severity of shingles. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent shingles. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing shingles.
Side effects of Mizovir Tablet
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 Mizovir
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Itching
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Increased lipase in the blood
- Elevated levels of serum amylase
How to use Mizovir Tablet
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. Mizovir 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Mizovir Tablet works
Mizovir 500 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 Mizovir 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mizovir 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mizovir 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mizovir 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Mizovir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Mizovir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Mizovir 500 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Mizovir 500 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Mizovir Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Mizovir 500 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.
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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. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
- If you have genital herpes, 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Purines derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mizovir with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as sedation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue or constipation and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust
Ensure a gap of at least 48 hours after discontinuing Famciclovir before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Do not take Famciclovir for at least 2 w
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Famciclovir may reduce blood levels of Favipiravir.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Mizovir 500 Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Mizovir 500 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.
Is Mizovir 500 Tablet effective?
Mizovir 500 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Mizovir 500 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can I stop taking Mizovir 500 Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Mizovir 500 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Mizovir 500 Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Mizovir 500 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What are the serious side effects of Mizovir 500 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.
Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Mizovir 500 Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Mizovir 500 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 Mizovir 500 Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
What if I forget to take a dose of Mizovir 500 Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Mizovir 500 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Mizovir 500 Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Mizovir 500 Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Mizovir 500 Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Mizovir 500 Tablet. If you are not responding to Mizovir 500 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
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Country of origin: India
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