Buy Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip)- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

Introduction of Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip)

Lovir 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine.

Lovir 400mg Tablet should be taken at the dosage and frequency prescribed by your doctor. Do not miss any doses and complete the full course of medication, even though you feel better. Before taking it, dissolve it in a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, but it is easier to take it at a fixed time. If you skip a dose, take it as soon as you can. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the skipped dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water when using this medication as it helps prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

How To Use Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip)

This medicine is for oral use only. Swallow this medication as a whole with water. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is better to take this medication at a fixed time each day if it is indicated for everyday use.

Brands

Ranbaxy

Active Ingredient

acyclovir

Manufactured by

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Most side effects do not need medical attention and disappear as the body responds to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they continue or if you are worried about them

Some of the side effects of this medication include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects have not been resolved or will persist for a longer period of time. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, plan to conceive or breast-feeding.

Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Skin rashes or hives, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Malaise, Headache, Confusion, Hallucination

Warning Precautions

Precautionary Steps of Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip)

Please consult a doctor especially before taking ACYCLOVIR LOVIR 400MG . If you have any of the following conditions & contraindications:-

Allergy to ACYCLOVIR LOVIR 400MG or any of its components
Liver Disease
Kidney disease- transplant patients
Hypersensitivity

Please stop using this medication if you are experiencing these symptoms and conditions.

ACYCLOVIR LOVIR 400MG Drug Interactions

Drug to drug interaction reaction of ACYCLOVIR LOVIR 400MG varies from a person to another person. It is advisable to check with your doctor about all the possible drug interactions before starting the medication.

Cimetidine (used to treat peptic ulcer)
Probenecid (used to treat gout)
Mycophenolate mofetil, Ciclosporin (Used in transplant patients)
Theophylline (Used by asthmatics)

This is an incomprehensive list of drug interactions and conditions that might interfere with ACYCLOVIR LOVIR 400MG . Before taking this drug, inform your doctor about all your present medications.

Keep the following precautions in mind as well:-

Avoid excess exposure to sunlight
Avoid this medicine for a longer use
Alcohol might affect your liver if it is taken with this medication
Tell your doctor if you have any other diseases or if you are taking any other medication
Do not discontinue the prescribed course

Alcohol Warning (Safe)

It is safe to consume alcohol with Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip). Consuming Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) with alcohol will not interfere with the way the medication works.

Pregnancy Warning (Maybe Safe)

The use of Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) is acceptable during pregnancy. Animal reproduction studies do not demonstrate adverse effects on the fetus, and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. This medication should only be used when there is a clear indication of infection. Please consult your doctor before use.

Breastfeeding Warning (Limited Data)

Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) is most likely safe to be used during lactation. Limited data are suggesting that the medication does not pose a significant risk to the baby. Please consult your doctor before use.

Driving Warning (Generally Safe)

Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney Warning (Use With Care)

Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment and elderly patients with reduced kidney function since it is eliminated through the kidneys. Dose adjustment of Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) is needed. Please consult doctor before use.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) should be used with caution in patients with liver disorders. Dose adjustment of Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Complete the whole course of Lovir 400mg Tablet. Do not miss any doses even if you are feeling better to avoid reoccurence.
While on Lovir 400mg Tablet, stay hydrated to prevent dehydration and damage to the kidneys
If you have it at genital regions, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid intercourse when there are sores.
Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

What If You Forget To Take

If you miss a dose of Lovir 400mg 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.

FAQ

How does Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) cause resistance?

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria become modified and change in your body. These changes enable the bacteria to survive the effects of antibiotics designed to kill them. Antibiotic resistance is more likely to happen if you do not follow the recommended dose or did not complete the full course of treatment

Is Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) is a type of antibiotic?

No, Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

I have genital herpes and currently on Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip). Will Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) prevent transmission of infection if I have sexual intercourse with my partner?

Lovir 400mg Tablet 5s (strip) reduces the chances of passing the infection to your partner, but the possibility of transmission still exists. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. However, you should refrain from sexual activity if you are feeling sore or have blisters.

References

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2. Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 846-47

3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 18-22

4. Aciclovir. Hayes, UK: Ranbaxy (UK) Limited a Sun Pharmaceutical Company; 2007 [revised 15 Aug. 2018]. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online)

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7. Ghany MG, Doo EC. Antiviral resistance and hepatitis B therapy. Hepatology. 2009;49(5 Suppl):S174-S184. doi:10.1002/hep.22900

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