Virovib
Virovib Products are primarily used for
Herpes labialis, Herpes Simplex Virus Infections, Shingles
About Virovib Products
Uses of Virovib Products
Acyclovir is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection and chickenpox.
Virovib Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Virovib are Vomiting, Nausea, Rash, Itching, Dry skin, Burning sensation, General discomfort, Urticaria, Inflammation of vein, Dry lips, Skin peeling.
How Virovib Products work
Acyclovir 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.
Patient Concerns about Virovib Products
Frequently asked questions about Virovib Products
Frequently asked questions about Acyclovir
Q. Will I get cured after taking Virovib 800mg Tablet DT for shingles?
Virovib 800mg Tablet DT 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 Virovib 800mg Tablet DT prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Virovib 800mg Tablet DT. 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 Virovib 800mg Tablet DT?
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 Virovib 800mg Tablet DT?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Virovib 800mg Tablet DT. 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 Virovib 800mg Tablet DT, 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 Virovib 800mg Tablet DT accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Virovib 800mg Tablet DT over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Virovib 800mg Tablet DT treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Virovib 800mg Tablet DT. If you are not responding to Virovib 800mg Tablet DT, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Virovib 800mg Tablet DT permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Virovib 800mg Tablet DT. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
Products for Virovib
Virovib 800mg Tablet DT
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP
₹236
Virovib 400mg Tablet DT
strip of 10 tablet dt
MRP
₹125
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