Herperax 800 Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Acyclovir (800mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Herperax 800 Tablet is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections such as herpes labialis, herpes simplex, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. Herperax 800 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. It may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
Herperax 800 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Will I get cured after taking Herperax 800 Tablet for shingles?
Herperax 800 Tablet is an antiviral medication effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body, but prevents them from dividing and spreading.
Does Herperax 800 Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can still infect other people even while being treated with Herperax 800 Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with others. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms.
What are the serious side effects of Herperax 800 Tablet?
Serious side effects are rare but if you experience them, seek medical advice immediately. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, seizures, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Herperax 800 Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) may experience more side effects when taking Herperax 800 Tablet. This is because their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person's kidneys would.
What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Herperax 800 Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Herperax 800 Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Can I get resistant to Herperax 800 Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or those with impaired immunity have reported resistance to Herperax 800 Tablet. If you are not responding to Herperax 800 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Is hair loss caused due to Herperax 800 Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Herperax 800 Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Herperax 800 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
- If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Herperax 800 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Herperax 800 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
Herperax 800 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
