Ocuvir 200 DT (Acyclovir)

Ocuvir 200 DT

Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT, an anti-viral drug, prevents the growth of the virus by attacking the infected cells. Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT is used to treat a number of viral infections such as-

Herpes- In case of treatment, a dosage of 200mg is given to be taken 5 time daily, at an interval of 4 hours for a period of 5 days. For prevention of herpes, 200mg is prescribed to be taken 4 times a daily, after every 6 hours for a period of 6 to 12 months.
Chicken pox
Shingles- In case of treatment, a dosage of 800mg is given to be taken 5 time daily, at an interval of 4 hours daily for a week.
It is best that you avoid taking Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT if you allergic to the drug or any ingredients in it. Special care should be taken if you are on Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT and suffer from other health issues like kidney problems, abnormalities of the nervous system or taking various other drugs.

Inform you doctor if you are on medication that treats:

Gout
Asthma
Peptic ulcers
Taking an immunosuppressant.
In this case he will prescribe Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT only if it is safe for you. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should take medical advice before they start taking Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT, to ensure if the drug is safe for their child or not.

Take the drug as per specific directions of your medical practitioner. Available in tablet form, Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT can be taken before or with a meal. If you cannot swallow the tablet whole, disperse it in water, stir and drink.

You should be aware of some of the side effects that you may suffer from while taking this medicine. Dizziness, diarrhea, rashes, headache, weakness and light sensitivity are some common side effects and gradually disappear. Some of the more serious side effects are- allergic reactions, hives, and loss of hair and development of hepatitis. Get in touch with your doctor if your side effects do not go away.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Use

This medication is primarily prescribed to treat the following conditions:

Herpes Zoster Infections

Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT is used in the treatment of herpes zoster infection which is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus.
Genital Herpes

Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT is used in the treatment of genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus.
Chickenpox

Ocuvir 200 MG Tablet DT is used in the treatment of chicken pox which is a viral infection caused by varicella-zoster virus.

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Side Effects

Common side effects that occur after the administration of this medicine are as follows:

Lethargy

Dizziness

Seizures

Confusion

Agitation

Coma

Headache

Rash

Nausea

Vomiting

Tremor

Insomnia

Anorexia

Sore Throat

Thrombocytopenia

Anaphylaxis

Urticaria

Dosage

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Work

It works by inhibiting the viral DNA synthesis by inhibiting the DNA polymerase enzyme and thus inhibits the multiplication of the virus.