Acyclovir is generally used in treatment of chickenpox, genital herpes infection, herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections and shingles
Side effects
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Injection site reaction
Nausea
Skin rash
Stomach pain
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Acyclovir is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is dydrogesterone same as progesterone? No. Dydrogesterone is an artificially synthesized drug which is very similar to the naturally produced female hormone progesterone. Its action in the body is closely related to progesterone
Q. Is dydrogesterone safe? Yes. Dydrogesterone is safe if used at the prescribed does for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is dydrogesterone banned in USA? No dydrogesterone is not banned by the US FDA (US- Food and Drug Administration)
Q. Is dydrogesterone a steroid? Yes. Dydrogesterone has steroidal chemical structure which is very similar to the naturally produced steroidal female hormone progesterone
Q. Dydrogesterone is used for? Dydrogesterone is used to treat conditions associated with low levels of female hormone progesterone. It may also be used in combination with estrogen drugs as a hormone replacement therapy in females at menopause (the time in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop)
Q. Does dydrogesterone delay periods? Yes. Delayed, irregular, painful and heavy menstrual periods are among the common side effects of dydrogesterone
Q. How does dydrogesterone work? Dydrogesterone works by replacing female hormone progesterone in conditions where the body fails to produce sufficient amounts.
Expert Advice
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.Drink plenty of water while on treatment with Acyclovir. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney damage.Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters. If you're taking Acyclovir for herpes, you should use barrier methods (condoms) when you're having sex since you can still pass it on to other people, even if you're taking the medication.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Product Details
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