Simplovir400mg
Rx- Generic:
- Acyclovir
- Company:
- Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 22/unit
Pack: ৳ 22
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- ৳ 22
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At a glance
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox, shingles and genital herpes. It prevents viral multiplication and helps clear the infection.
Indications
Herpes simplex virus infections (genital herpes, herpes labialis), chickenpox (varicella), shingles (herpes zoster).
Dosage
Herpes Simplex (Oral):
- Adults: 200-400 mg 3-5 times daily for 5-10 days.
- Children: 900 mg/m2/day every 8 hours (max 4 g/day).
Genital Herpes (Initial):
- Adults: 200 mg 5 times daily for 10 days OR 400 mg 3 times daily for 7-10 days.
Genital Herpes (Recurrent):
- Adults: 200 mg 5 times daily for 5 days OR 400 mg 3 times daily for 5 days OR 800 mg twice daily for 5 days.
Genital Herpes Suppression (Maintenance):
- Adults: 400 mg twice daily.
Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores):
- Adults: 400 mg 3 times daily for 5 days OR 200 mg 5 times daily for 5 days.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster):
- Adults: 800 mg 5 times daily (every 4 hours) for 7-10 days.
Chickenpox (Children):
- >2 years: 60-80 mg/kg/day (max 4 g/day) every 6-8 hours for 5 days.
Renal Adjustment: Adjust dose based on creatinine clearance.
Side effects
Common side effects: Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, photophobia.
Serious (rare): Kidney damage (especially in dehydrated or renal impaired patients), neurological effects (confusion, hallucinations, seizures), elevated liver enzymes.
Precautions & warnings
- Maintain adequate hydration (prevents kidney damage)
- Consult your doctor during pregnancy and lactation
- Use condoms and avoid sexual contact while genital herpes lesions are present
- Dose adjustment needed in renal impairment
- Does not usually affect driving ability