Zenclovir 800 Tablet

Composition Acyclovir (800mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Nucleoside analog
Action Class Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)
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Manufacturer Zenlabs Ethica Ltd
Manufacturer address Plot No. 194-195, 3rd Floor, Industrial Area, Phase-II, Chandigarh (India) – 160002

Zenclovir 800 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.

Zenclovir 800 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.

Herpes labialis

Genital herpes infection

Chickenpox

Herpes Simplex Virus Infections

Shingles

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. Zenclovir 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Zenclovir 800 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.

Q: What if you forget to take Zenclovir Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Zenclovir 800 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.

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.

Q. Will I get cured after taking Zenclovir 800 Tablet for shingles?

Zenclovir 800 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 Zenclovir 800 Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?

No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Zenclovir 800 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 Zenclovir 800 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 Zenclovir 800 Tablet?

Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Zenclovir 800 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 Zenclovir 800 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 Zenclovir 800 Tablet accidentally?

Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Zenclovir 800 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 Zenclovir 800 Tablet treatment?

Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Zenclovir 800 Tablet. If you are not responding to Zenclovir 800 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

Q. Is hair loss caused due to Zenclovir 800 Tablet permanent?

Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Zenclovir 800 Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

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. Zenclovir 800 Tablet can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.

Headache

Dizziness

Vomiting

Nausea

Fatigue

Fever

Diarrhea

Skin rash

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zenclovir 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zenclovir 800 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

Zenclovir 800 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

Zenclovir 800 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Zenclovir 800 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zenclovir 800 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

Liver:CAUTION

Zenclovir 800 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zenclovir 800 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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