Acivir 400mg dt

What are acivir 400 mg dt tablets ?

Acivir 400 mg dt tablet is acyclovir tablets. They fall under the category of antiviral medication. Acivir 400 mg dt is used to treat cold sores or herpes liabis, genital herpes and chickenpox.

When is prescribed ?

Acivir 400 mg dt tablet being antivirus drugs are used to treat viral infection caused by the herpes virus. It can be cold sores or chickenpox or even genital herpes. The medication helps in keeping your disease under control. However, since herpes can quickly spread from one person to another, it is recommended that you treat yourself immediately.

How does it work ?

Acivir 400mg tablets have active ingredient acyclovir in it. Acyclovir is an active ingredient in this medicine which efficiently works with your body to help you fight off the infection. It doesn’t prevent the disease from spreading, but it reduces the growth rate of the virus. If the virus can’t grow any faster, the body begins its healing process. Slow growth of the virus gives the body enough time to initiate a process of fighting off the illness making us heal faster. DT Pill should be taken at the very beginning of infection when the symptoms have just started showing. This helps in treatment. This Medicine is harmful to your kidneys, the effects showing years later. Consult a doctor before beginning acyclovir tablets though because adverse effects can be life-threatening.

How to use ?

This Medication is prescription only by doctors. The doctor will be able to tell you the details of how to take this medication without any doubts. Because herpes is a communicable disease, a proper course of medicine is a must. You should complete the entire class for it to effective. Also, the treatment should start at the earliest. It is essential to take this medication from the same time that you start noticing the symptoms of infection for that gives you an advantage. When a disease is treated from the start, its strength reduces before its peak making it easier to recuperate.

What is the dosage of Acivir 400mg tablets ?

This Drug are available in varying strengths like 200 mg, 400 mg, and 800 mg. Depending on the severity of the infection your doctor will prescribe the right dose for you. Usually, a 400 mg tablet is prescribed, twice a day. It can be consumed after or before the meal without any restrictions. However, do consult your doctor before you decide to change the dosage.

Missed Dose

If you forget a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, then continue with your scheduled dose. Do not take extra quantity to try and make up for the missed dose. Taking more than the required amount can have many side effects. Over Dose In case of an overdose of this medicine, seek emergency medical attention at once. An overdose may lead to serious problems like shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, swelling up of the face neck and lips, bloody diarrhea, etc.