Acivir 200mg DT Tablet

Product details of Acivir DT 200mg

Features of Acivir DT 200mg

Acyclovir, the active ingredient in Acivir DT 200mg, was first developed as an effective drug against the herpes virus.

Once inside the herpesvirus-infected cell, it stops the elongation of the herpesvirus DNA strand and prevents the virus from multiplying.

The replication of viral DNA is inhibited, the amount of virus is reduced, and the worsening of skin symptoms and pain are alleviated.

It is a product that can be taken without water for treatment and prevention when the skin and mucous membranes have unusual symptoms

Effect of Acivir DT 200mg

Acivir DT 200mg inhibits viral DNA replication and is used to treat genital herpes in children, recurrence of genital herpes in children, herpes simplex, and shingles.

It works only on cells infected with herpes virus and exerts its effect.

Action time of Acivir DT 200mg

There is data that the blood concentration in the body reaches the maximum about 1.3 hours after taking it, and the half-life in blood is about 2.5 hours.

Depending on the symptoms, the reason for taking 5 times a day is set in consideration of this half-life in the blood.

Indications for Acivir DT 200mg

Acivir DT 200mg is an antiviral drug for acyclovir that improves the following symptoms :

•  Herpes labialis
•  Genital herpes
•  Chickenpox
•  Shingles
•  Suppression of herpes simplex virus infection (herpes simplex) in hematopoietic stem cell

Active ingredient of Acivir DT 200mg

The active ingredient of Acivir DT 200mg is acyclovir, which has the function of suppressing the activation and proliferation of intracellular viruses.

The virus cannot multiply and the progression of symptoms stops.

Acivir DT 200mg content / content

Each box contains 50 tablets / 100 tablets, depending on the content.

There are 3 types of acyclovir 200mg 100 tablets / 400mg 50 tablets / 800mg 50 tablets per Acivir DT 200mg tablet.

Pharmaceutical company

• Cipla Ltd.

Cipla is an Indian-based pharmaceutical company with a history of more than 80 years.
We manufacture cheap AIDS treatments for HIV patients in emerging countries.

Dosage of Acivir DT 200mg

How to take Acivir DT 200mg

To control the recurrence of genital herpes, adults take 200 mg at a time, 5 times a day.

If you have herpes simplex, the adult should take 200 mg at a time, 5 times a day.

If you have shingles or chickenpox, the adult should take 800 mg at a time, 5 times a day.

The dose may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms.

Drink with a glass of water or lukewarm water.

Recommended dose of Acivir DT 200mg

For herpes simplex, take 200 mg at a time, 5 times a day.

For suppression of the onset of herpes simplex virus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, take 200 mg 5 times a day from 7 days before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation to 35 days after construction.

For shingles, take 800 mg at a time, 5 times a day.

For children, take 20 mg / kg body weight 4 times a day.

To prevent recurrence of genital herpes, for children weighing 40 kg or more, take 20 mg once per kg of body weight four times a day.

Maximum dose of 200 mg for herpes simplex

• Suppression of herpes simplex virus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
• Suppression of genital herpes

Precautions when taking Acivir DT 200mg

If you miss a dose If you miss a dose and notice it within a day, take one dose when you notice it.
If it is almost time to take the next dose, wait until that time, take one tablet, and do not take two doses at once.

After the next day, take it at the designated time.

Do not stop taking the medicine at your own discretion just because your symptoms have improved, and take it to the end.

Side effects of Acivir DT 200mg

Main side effects of Acivir DT 200mg

The main side effects include abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, granulocytosis, leukocytosis, and eosinophilia.

Although it is a low frequency side effect, it includes abnormal liver function test values, loose stools, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, check for changes in your physical condition and consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Rare side effects of Acivir DT 200mg

Symptoms such as pancytopenia, neuropsychiatric symptoms, shock, anaphylaxis, dyspnea, and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis may cause high fever (38 ° C or higher), redness of the eyes, sores on the lips, sore throat, redness of a wide area of ​​the skin, and the symptoms may persist. It gets worse suddenly.

In this case, please consult your doctor immediately or an internal medicine / urology / specialized outpatient department.

Precautions when using Acivir DT 200mg

People who are careful about taking Acivir DT 200mg

If you have any of the following symptoms, be careful when taking this medicine and consult your doctor.

• Persons with a history of hypersensitivity to Acivir DT 200mg
• Persons undergoing treatment for renal disorders or those with renal dysfunction
• Persons with infants, children, elderly people (65 years old or older)
• Persons with immune system diseases, treatment If you are driving a car or operating a dangerous machine, consult a doctor or pharmacist as taking it may cause consciousness disorder.

If you are taking other medicines, taking them together may strengthen or weaken the effects of the medicines.

Caution for using Acivir DT 200mg together

This medicine requires caution when taken in combination with Acivir DT 200mg.

• Probenecid Acivir DT 200mg excretion in the kidneys is suppressed, the action becomes stronger, and side effects are more likely to appear.
• Cimetidine Acivir DT 200mg excretion may be suppressed and the action of Valtrex may be strengthened.
• When used in combination , the effects of both drugs may be enhanced.
• Theophylline The blood concentration of theophylline may increase and its action may be strengthened.Special attention should be paid to elderly people with impaired renal function.