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Overview
VIR 500MG INJ is a Schedule H drug.VIR 500MG INJ is composed of: ACYCLOVIR (500.0 MG)
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox. It will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. Acyclovir is also sometimes used to treat eczema herpeticum, herpes infections of the skin, eyes, nose, and mouth in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and to treat oral hairy leukoplakia a condition that causes hairy white or gray-colored patches on the tongue or inside of the cheek.
Usage
ACYCLOVIR is generally used to treat: Herpes, Cold Sores In Children, Shingles, Chickenpox, Genital Herpes, Eczema, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hairy Leukoplakia, Skin RashFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions
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Before taking acyclovir, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
- Do not give an acyclovir buccal tablet to a young child or choking could occur.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of kidney problems, conditions related to a weakened immune system (such as HIV disease, bone marrow transplant, kidney transplant).
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This drug may rarely make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- Do not have certain immunizations/vaccinations (such as vaccines against the varicella virus) without the consent of your doctor.
- Acyclovir does not protect against the spread of genital herpes. To lower the chance of giving herpes to your partner, do not have sexual contact during an outbreak or if you have symptoms. You can spread genital herpes even if you do not have symptoms. Therefore, always use an effective barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during all sexual activity.
Symptoms of Overdosage
ACYCLOVIR over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Fatigue (tiredness), Agitation, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
ACYCLOVIR : Abdomen Pain, Decreased Urination, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness)Serious Side-Effects
ACYCLOVIR : Nausea, Loose Motion, Head Headache, VomitRare Side-Effects
ACYCLOVIR : Seizure, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Chills, Fever, Throat Soreness, Confusion, HallucinationsDisease Interactions
ACYCLOVIR can interfere with: Acute Kidney Failure, Neurotoxicity SyndromesTechnical Classification
ACYCLOVIR is categorized as: PURINE NUCLEOSIDES / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ACICET 200MG TAB DT | INR 49.52 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| ACICET 400MG TAB | INR 115.79 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACICET 800MG TAB | INR 209 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ACIHERPIN 200MG TAB | INR 57.93 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| ACIHERPIN 400MG TAB | INR 48.89 for 4 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACIHERPIN 800MG TAB | INR 85.71 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ACIV 400MG TAB | INR 110 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACIV 800MG TAB | INR 200 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ACIVEX 200MG TAB DT | INR 78.36 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| ACIVEX 400MG TAB DT | INR 88.12 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACIVEX 800MG TAB | INR 186.92 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ACIVIR 25MG INJ | INR 409.55 for 10 ML INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 25.0 MG |
| ACIVIR 3% W/V EYE DPS | INR 48.35 for 5 ML EYE DROP | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 %W/V |
| ACIVIR 3% W/V EYE OINT | INR 50.72 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 %W/V |
| ACIVIR 400 DT TAB | INR 59.95 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACIVIR 400MG TAB | INR 61.11 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400 MG |
| ACIVIR 5% W/W CRM | INR 49.98 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 %W/W |
| ACIVIR 800 DT TAB | INR 176 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ACIVIR CRM | INR 54.5 for 5GRAM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5 %W/W |
| ACIVIR DT 200MG TAB | INR 76.65 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 200 MG |
| ACIVIR DT 400MG TAB | INR 61.11 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400 MG |
| ACIVIR DT 800MG TAB | INR 146 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800 MG |
| ACIVIR EYE OINTMENT | INR 50.72 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3 %W/V |
| ACLOVEER – 400 TAB | INR 129 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACLOVIR 200MG TAB | INR 55 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| ACLOVIR 400MG TAB DT | INR 61.9 for 5 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ACLOVIR 5% OINT | INR 155.88 for 5 GM OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| ACYCLOVIR | ACYCLOVIR | |
| ACYCLOVIR 5% W/W EYE OINT | INR 67.17 for 30 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 %W/W |
| ACYCLOVIR 5GM EYE OINT | INR 16.5 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 GM |
| ACYCLOVIR EYE OINT | INR 67.17 for 30 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5 %W/W |
| ACYCLOVIR TAB DT | INR 35.3 for 5 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ATC 800MG CAP | INR 38.02 for 1 CAPSULE | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| AXOVIR 250MG INJ | INR 258 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 250.0 MG |
| AXOVIR 400MG TAB | INR 94.22 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| AXOVIR 500MG INJ | INR 483 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |
| AXOVIR 800MG TAB | INR 180.96 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| CLOVIDERM 5% OINT | INR 18.75 for 5 GM OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| CLOVIR 5% OINT | INR 37.63 for 5 GM OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| CLOVIRAL 400MG TAB DT | INR 127 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| CYCLOPIZ 200MG TAB | INR 55.08 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| CYCLOPIZ 400MG TAB | INR 100.16 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| CYCLOPIZ 5% CRM | INR 50 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| CYCLOPIZ 800MG TAB | INR 193.17 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| DOCVIR 400MG TAB DT | INR 51 for 5 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| EYEVIR 3% EYE OINT | INR 45 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| GLENVIRAX 200MG TAB | INR 18 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| GLENVIRAX 400MG TAB | INR 84.37 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| GLENVIRAX 5% CRM | INR 48 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| GLENVIRAX 800MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| HERPERAX 200MG TAB | INR 36 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| HERPERAX 400MG TAB | INR 131.35 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| HERPERAX 5% W/W OINT | INR 50.03 for 5 GM OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 %W/W |
| HERPERAX 800MG TAB | INR 283 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| HERPERAX CRM | INR 50 for 5 GM | ACYCLOVIR 5 %W/W |
| HERPESAFE 400MG TAB DT | INR 66.66 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| HERPESAFE 5% CRM | INR 75 for 10 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| HERPESAFE 800MG TAB DT | INR 154 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| HERPEX – 5% CRM | INR 56.45 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 %W/W |
| HERPEX 100MG TAB | INR 81.36 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 100.0 MG |
| HERPEX 200MG TAB | INR 66.04 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| HERPEX CRM | INR 46.62 for 5 GM | ACYCLOVIR 5 %W/W |
| HERPEX DT 800MG TAB | INR 169.78 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| HERPEX TAB | INR 68.6 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200 MG |
| HERPIKIND 200 MG TAB | INR 72.17 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200 MG |
| HERPIKIND 200MG TAB | INR 72.17 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| HERPIKIND 400MG TAB | INR 119.91 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| HERPIKIND 5% OINT | INR 69.7 for 10 GM OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| HERPIKIND 800MG TAB | INR 224.4 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| HERZOVIR 250MG INJ | INR 465 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 250.0 MG |
| HERZOVIR 500MG INJ | INR 550 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |
| LOVIR 200MG TAB | INR 365 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| LOVIR 400MG TAB | INR 124.56 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| LOVIR 800MG TAB | INR 229.25 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| NEOCLOVIR 250MG INJ | INR 218.75 for 1 ML INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 250.0 MG |
| NEOCLOVIR 500MG INJ | INR 450 for 1 ML INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |
| NORBITA 400MG TAB | INR 12.5 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| OCUVIR 1200MG TAB SR | INR 160 for 3 TABLET SR | ACYCLOVIR 1200.0 MG |
| OCUVIR 120MG SUSP | INR 128 for 50 ML SUSPENSION | ACYCLOVIR 120.0 MG |
| OCUVIR 200MG TAB DT | INR 66.04 for 10 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| OCUVIR 3% CRM | INR 51.2 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| OCUVIR 3% EYE OINT | INR 50.7 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| OCUVIR 3% OPTICOP | INR 33.2 for 30 OPTICOPS | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| OCUVIR 400MG TAB DT | INR 59.95 for 5 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| OCUVIR 800MG TAB DT | INR 144 for 5 TABLET DT | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| OCUVIR SKIN 5% CRM | INR 49.8 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 %W/W |
| OPTHOVIR 3% OINT | INR 46.66 for 5 GM OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| OPTIVIRAL 200MG TAB | INR 51.92 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| OPTIVIRAL 3% EYE OINT | INR 58 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| PRIMACORT PLUS 5% CRM | INR 66.67 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| PSYVIR 400MG TAB | INR 137.87 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| PSYVIR 5% CRM | INR 68.68 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| PSYVIR 800MG TAB | INR 141.87 for 6 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| RHOVIR 800MG TAB | INR 204.75 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| RIVOL 200MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| RIVOL 800MG TAB | INR 200 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| SETUVIR 5% CRM | INR 36.4 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| TOXINEX 3% EYE OINT | INR 65 for 3 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| TRICLOVIR 400MG TAB | INR 120.98 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| TRICLOVIR 800MG TAB | INR 220 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| TRIKASE 800MG TAB | INR 233 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| VAZOVIR 500MG INJ | INR 670 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |
| VIR 250MG INJ | INR 471.2 for 5 ML INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 250.0 MG |
| VIR 500MG INJ | INR 654.45 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |
| VIRA EYE OINT | INR 38.25 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR |
| VIRAX 800MG TAB | INR 211.48 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| VIRINOX 3% W/W EYE OINT | INR 43.5 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 %W/W |
| VIRUCID 3% EYE OINT | INR 49.95 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| YAVIR 3% EYE OINT | INR 38 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 3.0 % |
| ZOSTER 5%W/W CRM | INR 15 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 %W/W |
| ZOSTER 800MG TAB | INR 70.31 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ZOSTER DT 400MG TAB | INR 37.25 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ZOVIR 400MG TAB | INR 129.94 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ZOVIR 800MG TAB | INR 253 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ZOVIRAX 200MG TAB | INR 33.02 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| ZOVIRAX 250MG INFUSION | INR 518.28 for 1 INFUSION | ACYCLOVIR 250.0 MG |
| ZOVIRAX 30MG EYE OINT | INR 37.95 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 30.0 MG |
| ZOVIRAX 400MG SUSP | INR 148.05 for 100 ML SUSPENSION | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ZOVIRAX EYE-OINT | INR 37.95 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | ACYCLOVIR 30 MG |
| ZOVIRAX SUSP | INR 123.9 for 100 ML SUSPENSION | ACYCLOVIR 80 MG/ML |
| ZOVIRAX TAB 400MG | INR 119.91 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400 MG |
| ZOVIRAX TAB 800MG | INR 125.8 for 5 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800 MG |
| ZOVISTAR 200MG TAB | INR 56.73 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 200.0 MG |
| ZOVISTAR 400MG TAB | INR 116.37 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 400.0 MG |
| ZOVISTAR 5% CRM | INR 40.38 for 5 GM CREAM | ACYCLOVIR 5.0 % |
| ZOVISTAR 800MG TAB | INR 214.28 for 10 TABLETS | ACYCLOVIR 800.0 MG |
| ZOYLEX 500MG INJ | INR 670 for 10 ML INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |
| ZOYLEX RD 250MG INJ | INR 529 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 250.0 MG |
| ZOYLEX RD 500MG INJ | INR 932.8 for 1 INJECTION | ACYCLOVIR 500.0 MG |