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Herpemed 400mg 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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Herpemed 400mg 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. Herpemed 400mg Tablet does not cure herpes, but prevents the infection from spreading and treats its symptoms.
Herpemed 400mg 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. Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg Tablet. You may sometimes experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg Tablet as you may require a dose adjustment.
Uses of Herpemed 400mg Tablet
Directions for Use
• Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg Tablet as it may affect how the medication is absorbed.
Medicinal Benefits
Herpemed 400mg Tablet contains acyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Herpemed 400mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload and preventing new viruses' formation. Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg 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, Herpemed 400mg Tablet should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Herpemed 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Herpemed 400mg Tablet so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Herpemed 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Please do not take Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg Tablet, as a dose adjustment may be required.
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Caution
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Herpemed 400mg Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Herpemed 400mg Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of alcohol should be avoided with Herpemed 400mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Caution
Herpemed 400mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is unknown whether Herpemed 400mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus. Hence, the intake of Herpemed 400mg Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
The safety of Herpemed 400mg Tablet in breastfeeding women is not known. Hence, Herpemed 400mg Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Driving
Caution
Herpemed 400mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Herpemed 400mg 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
Caution
Herpemed 400mg 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.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Herpemed 400mg Tablet is safe if prescribed by a child specialist.
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Herpemed 400mg 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).
Herpemed 400mg Tablet works by killing or stopping the growth of the fungi. Thereby preventing the spread of infection.
No, you should not take Herpemed 400mg 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, Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg 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, Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Herpemed 400mg 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, Herpemed 400mg 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.
Herpemed 400mg Tablet may cause tiredness as a side effect in some people. If you are feeling more tired than usual while taking Herpemed 400mg Tablet, please talk to your doctor to rule out other causes.
Take Herpemed 400mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor, depending on the condition being treated. For most viral infections, Herpemed 400mg Tablet is typically taken for 5-10 days, starting as soon as your symptoms appear. When used to prevent outbreaks of genital herpes, Herpemed 400mg Tablet is usually taken for up to 12 months. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the duration of treatment.
Herpemed 400mg 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.
Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg 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 Herpemed 400mg Tablet, and their kidney function should be regularly monitored by their doctor.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Herpemed 400mg Tablet may lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, or dizziness. If you are concerned that you have taken too much of Herpemed 400mg Tablet, please contact your doctor for advice.
While resistance to Herpemed 400mg Tablet is uncommon, skipping doses may increase the risk of your virus developing resistance to the medication. Therefore, use Herpemed 400mg Tablet for the duration prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve quickly.
Hair loss is not a common side effect of Herpemed 400mg 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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