Xylovir

Composition for Xylovir Products

Xylovir Products are primarily used for

Herpes labialis, Herpes Simplex Virus Infections, Shingles

About Xylovir Products

Uses of Xylovir Products

Xylovir Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Xylovir are Vomiting, Nausea, Rash, Itching, Dry skin, Burning sensation, General discomfort, Urticaria, Inflammation of vein, Dry lips, Skin peeling.

How Xylovir 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 Xylovir Products

Frequently asked questions about Xylovir Products

Frequently asked questions about Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Xylovir 400mg Tablet for shingles?
Xylovir 400mg 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 Xylovir 400mg Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Xylovir 400mg 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 Xylovir 400mg 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 Xylovir 400mg Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Xylovir 400mg 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 Xylovir 400mg 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 Xylovir 400mg Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Xylovir 400mg 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 Xylovir 400mg Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Xylovir 400mg Tablet. If you are not responding to Xylovir 400mg Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Xylovir 400mg Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Xylovir 400mg Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Products for Xylovir

Xylovir 400mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
99.7
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Xylovir 800mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
186.7
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