HERPEMED 800 – Acyclovir 800mg Antiviral Tablets | 10-Count

Description

HERPEMED 800 – Acyclovir 800mg Tablets (10 Tablets) | Antiviral for Herpes Infections

Category: Antiviral / Nucleoside Analog

Pack Size: 10 Film-Coated Tablets

Strength: Acyclovir IP 800mg per tablet

✅ Key Benefits:

✔ Suppresses herpes virus replication
✔ Reduces outbreak severity & frequency
✔ Prevents viral shedding (lowers transmission risk)
✔ FDA-approved for HSV & VZV infections

🦠 Approved Uses:

• Genital Herpes (HSV-2): Treatment & suppression

• Cold Sores (HSV-1): Recurrent outbreaks

• Shingles (VZV): Shortens healing time

• Chickenpox (VZV): In immunocompromised patients

💊 Dosage Instructions:

• Genital Herpes (Treatment): 1 tablet (800mg) every 4 hours (5x/day) for 7-10 days

• Genital Herpes (Suppression): 1 tablet (800mg) twice daily

• Shingles: 4 tablets (3200mg) daily in divided doses for 7 days

• Take with plenty of water

⚠️ Safety Information:

❌ Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity to acyclovir/valacyclovir
⚠️ Precautions:

• Maintain hydration (risk of crystalluria)

• Dose adjustment needed in renal impairment

• May cause mild headache/nausea

📦 Storage:

• Store below 30°C in original packaging