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About Virovir 500 Tablet
Virovir 500 Tablet is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating 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). Virovir 500 Tablet does not cure herpes but does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
Virovir 500 Tablet contains famciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. It is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to Virovir 500 Tablet. In some cases, you may experience headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and itching. Most of these side effects of Virovir 500 Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Virovir 500 Tablet if you are allergic to Virovir 500 Tablet, famciclovir, or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor before taking Virovir 500 Tablet if you have kidney/liver problems or have problems with your immune system. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any 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 Virovir 500 Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required.
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Medicinal Benefits
Virovir 500 Tablet contains famciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. It works by making viruses less active in the human body. Famciclovir works against herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) viruses that cause oral or genital herpes.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Virovir 500 Tablet if you are allergic to Virovir 500 Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products that you are already taking. Take Virovir 500 Tablet with caution if you have kidney disease or liver disease. Do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Virovir 500 Tablet may cause dizziness. 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 Virovir 500 Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required. Inform your doctor before taking Virovir 500 Tablet if you have a known intolerance to some sugars, e.g. lactose.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter and other high-fat dairy products as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.
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Alcohol
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Consumption of alcohol with Virovir 500 Tablet may increase the risk of side-effects.
Pregnancy
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Virovir 500 Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Virovir 500 Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Virovir 500 Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Virovir 500 Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Virovir 500 Tablet will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Virovir 500 Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
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Virovir 500 Tablet can cause dizziness, drowsiness or confusion. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
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Virovir 500 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.
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Virovir 500 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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Virovir 500 Tablet should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
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Virovir 500 Tablet is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating 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).
Famciclovir belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. It works by preventing the replication of viral DNA that is necessary for viruses to multiply, thereby stops spreading of herpes virus in the body. Famciclovir is a "prodrug," that is converted to penciclovir in the body. Famciclovir does not cure or stop the spread of herpes. Famciclovir only relieves pain, itching, and also heals and prevents sores associated with herpes virus infections.
If you miss a dose of Virovir 500 Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Virovir 500 Tablet does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.
Virovir 500 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may lead to resistance to other medications making the infection difficult to treat.
The overdose of Virovir 500 Tablet leads to an increased risk of side-effects that can be fatal sometimes. In people with kidney problems, it rarely leads to kidney failure on overdose. So, consult a doctor immediately if you accidentally overdose on this medicine.
No, even while you are taking Virovir 500 Tablet, you can infect others. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Do not touch your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands often to prevent spreading the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms and avoid sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
Virovir 500 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you feel better as discontinuing too early may cause the symptoms to reoccur or worsen.
Before starting treatment with Virovir 500 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, such as liver or kidney-related issues as certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and may even require changes in the dose. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by Virovir 500 Tablet. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to conceive.
Although serious side effects are rare, if you experience them, you should consult your doctor immediately. These rare side effects include blistering or peeling rash, hives, yellow skin or eyes, loss of consciousness, unusual bruising or bleeding, fits, hallucinations, difficulty in breathing, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Elderly people (above 65 years age) are at higher risk of experiencing Virovir 500 Tablet side effects because their kidneys do not eliminate the medicine out of their body as quickly as those of a younger person. While taking Virovir 500 Tablet, elderly patients should drink plenty of water, and their kidney function should be checked. Therefore, lower dose should be recommended for these patients and should be monitored for neurological problems.
If someone take more than the recommended dose of Virovir 500 Tablet accidentally over several days, it may cause Virovir 500 Tablet overdose and result in vomiting, nausea, headache and confusion. In such case, please consult your doctor.
Patients with an impaired immunity or advanced HIV disease have reported resistance to Virovir 500 Tablet. If you are not reacting to Virovir 500 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
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