Zostiva 1000mg Tablet
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection.
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection.
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection.
Zostiva 1000mg 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. 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.
It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, itching (pruritus), and abdominal pain. 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.
03Uses
Herpes labialis
Genital herpes infection
Herpes zoster
04How 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. Zostiva 1000mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Zostiva 1000mg 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Zostiva Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Zostiva 1000mg 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.
07Benefits
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. Zostiva 1000mg Tablet can speed up the healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.
08Side Effects
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Vomiting
Itching
Diarrhea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zostiva 1000mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zostiva 1000mg 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
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zostiva 1000mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zostiva 1000mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zostiva 1000mg Tablet is recommended.
10Drug 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.
References
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