Aclovil 250mg Injection is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.Aclovil 250mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aclovil 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aclovil 250mg Injection 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.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aclovil 250mg Injection 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.

- Driving : SAFE

Aclovil 250mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Aclovil 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aclovil 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

- Liver : CAUTION

Aclovil 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aclovil 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Aclovil 250mg Injection, consult your doctor.

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class :: Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Herpes Simplex Virus Infections|Chickenpox|Shingles|Herpes labialis|Genital herpes infection

Store below 30?C

Q. Will I get cured after taking Aclovil 250mg Injection for shingles?::: Aclovil 250mg Injection is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.| Q. How is Aclovil 250mg Injection administered?::: Aclovil 250mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor???s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Aclovil 250mg Injection.| Q. Does Aclovil 250mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?::: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Aclovil 250mg Injection. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. 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. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Aclovil 250mg Injection?::: Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.| Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Aclovil 250mg Injection?::: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Aclovil 250mg Injection. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person???s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Aclovil 250mg Injection, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.| Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Aclovil 250mg Injection accidentally?::: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Aclovil 250mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.| Q. Can I get resistant to Aclovil 250mg Injection treatment?::: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Aclovil 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Aclovil 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.| Q. Is hair loss caused due to Aclovil 250mg Injection permanent?::: Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Aclovil 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Vomiting
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Increased liver enzymes