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Acicet 400 mg Tablet is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes infection, labialis, and chicken pox. This medicine acts on the virus's DNA and stops the virus's multiplication in human cells. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
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Acicet 400 mg Tablet belongs to a class of antiviral medication used to treat viral infections such as cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). It is also used to treat chickenpox. Acicet 400 mg Tablet does not cure herpes, but prevents the infection from spreading and treats its symptoms.
Acicet 400 mg Tablet contains acyclovir, an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on their DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload. Acicet 400 mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of fungi and treats the infection.
The dose and duration depend on your condition and how you respond to Acicet 400 mg Tablet . You may sometimes experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Acicet 400 mg Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.
Do not take Acicet 400 mg Tablet if you are allergic to acyclovir or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet as you may require a dose adjustment.
Uses of Acicet 400 mg Tablet
Directions for Use
• Acicet 400 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
• Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending on the severity of your symptoms.
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break Acicet 400 mg Tablet as it may affect how the medication is absorbed.
Medicinal Benefits
Acicet 400 mg Tablet contains acyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Acicet 400 mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload and preventing new viruses' formation. Acicet 400 mg Tablet is used to treat viral infections such as cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth, caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). In addition to this, it is also used to treat chickenpox.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Acicet 400 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you are 65 years of age, have kidney disease or kidney transplant, have a heart problem or history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Acicet 400 mg Tablet should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Acicet 400 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Acicet 400 mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Please do not take Acicet 400 mg Tablet if you have ever developed a rash due to a fever. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet , as a dose adjustment may be required.
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Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Acicet 400 mg Tablet . But intake of alcohol with Acicet 400 mg Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of alcohol should be avoided with Acicet 400 mg Tablet .
Pregnancy
Caution
Acicet 400 mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is unknown whether Acicet 400 mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus. Hence, the intake of Acicet 400 mg Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
The safety of Acicet 400 mg Tablet in breastfeeding women is not known. Hence, Acicet 400 mg Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Driving
Caution
Acicet 400 mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Acicet 400 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
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Acicet 400 mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
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Acicet 400 mg Tablet is safe if prescribed by a child specialist.
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Acicet 400 mg Tablet belongs to a class of antiviral medication used to treat viral infections such as cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth, caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash).
Acicet 400 mg Tablet works by killing or stopping the growth of the fungi. Thereby preventing the spread of infection.
No, you should not take Acicet 400 mg Tablet if you have HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).
No, Acicet 400 mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Acicet 400 mg Tablet , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Acicet 400 mg Tablet does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to the infection and prevents a new sore formation.
Do not stop taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet , you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
No, Acicet 400 mg Tablet is not known to affect contraception (condoms). Also, to avoid transmission of herpes infection as it is a sexually transmitted disease, please use any form of contraception.
Acicet 400 mg Tablet may cause tiredness as a side effect in some people. If you are feeling more tired than usual while taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet , please talk to your doctor to rule out other causes.
Take Acicet 400 mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor, depending on the condition being treated. For most viral infections, Acicet 400 mg Tablet is typically taken for 5-10 days, starting as soon as your symptoms appear. When used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes, Acicet 400 mg Tablet is usually taken for up to 12 months. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the duration of treatment.
Acicet 400 mg Tablet is an antiviral medication effective against the herpes zoster (shingles) virus. It does not cure the infection but helps reduce the severity of the symptoms and shorten the duration of the infection. It does not eliminate the virus from your body, but it can help prevent future outbreaks.
Acicet 400 mg Tablet does not completely prevent the transmission of the herpes virus infection to others. However, it helps reduce the spread of the virus within your body and lowers the risk of passing it on to others. Please talk to your doctor about ways to prevent the spread of herpes virus infection.
The serious side effects of Acicet 400 mg Tablet may include easy bruising or bleeding, purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin, changes in behaviour, confusion, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), pain or difficulty when urinating, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired, shortness of breath, bloody diarrhoea, seizures, or loss of consciousness. These side effects are rare, but if you experience them, please inform your doctor right away.
Yes, elderly patients may need to be more careful when taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet because they may be at a higher risk of kidney problems. This can cause the drug to stay in the body longer, which may increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Acicet 400 mg Tablet , and their kidney function should be regularly monitored by their doctor.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Acicet 400 mg Tablet may lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, or dizziness. If you are concerned that you have taken too much of Acicet 400 mg Tablet , please contact your doctor for advice.
While resistance to Acicet 400 mg Tablet is uncommon, skipping doses may increase the risk of your virus developing resistance to the medication. Therefore, use Acicet 400 mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve quickly.
Hair loss is not a common side effect of Acicet 400 mg Tablet , but it may occur in rare cases. If hair loss does occur, it is usually temporary and should resolve over time. If you have concerns about the side effects, please consult your doctor.
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