Aciclovir 800mg tablet
Aciclovir 800mg Tablets , antiviral medications used to treat infections like shingles, chickenpox, and genital herpes. The tablets are white, capsule-shaped, marked “800” and “ACV,” and typically taken five times daily. They work by stopping the virus from multiplying, helping to reduce symptoms and duration.
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Product Overview
Brand: Crescent Pharma, Wockhardt
Strength: 800 mg per tablet
Form: Tablet (oral administration)
Pack Sizes: Typically available in packs of 35, 60, or 100 tablets
Packaging Design: Bright orange background with a green circle displaying “800mg” prominently .
Composition
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Active Ingredient: Aciclovir 800 mg
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Excipients: Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycollate, pregelatinised starch, colloidal anhydrous silica
Appearance
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Shape: Capsule-shaped, biconvex
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Color: White to off-white
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Markings: Debossed with “800” on one side and “ACV” on the other side
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Coating: Uncoated
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Size: Approximately 9 mm x 19 mm
Indications
Aciclovir 800 mg Tablets are indicated for:
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles): Treatment of shingles in adults
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Varicella (Chickenpox): Treatment of chickenpox in adults and children over 6 years
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections: Treatment of initial and recurrent genital herpes, cold sores, and other HSV infections
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Prevention: Prevention of recurrent HSV infections in immunocompromised patients .
Dosage and Administration
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Adults: 800 mg five times daily at approximately four-hour intervals, omitting the night-time dose. Treatment duration is typically 7 days.
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Children (over 6 years): 800 mg five times daily at approximately four-hour intervals, omitting the night-time dose. Treatment duration is typically 7 days.
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Elderly and patients with kidney problems: Dosage may need adjustment; consult a healthcare provider
⚠️ Precautions and Contraindications
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Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to aciclovir or any component of the tablet
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Precautions: Use with caution in patients with kidney impairment or the elderly .
Pharmacological Information
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Mechanism of Action: Aciclovir is an antiviral agent that inhibits the replication of viral DNA, thereby preventing the growth and spread of the virus.
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Absorption: Well absorbed after oral administration
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Metabolism: Converted to its active form, acyclovir triphosphate, within the body
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Excretion: Primarily excreted unchanged in the urine .
️ Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
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Headache
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Fatigue
For a comprehensive list of side effects and more detailed information, refer to the Patient Information Leaflet.
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