Inj. Xovir 500 mg information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Inj. Xovir 500 mg

Therapeutic action – Antiviral active against herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus Indications – Treatment of recurrent or extensive oral and oesophageal herpes in immunocompromised patients – Treatment of herpetic kerato-uveitis – Treatment of genital herpes – Secondary prophylaxis of herpes in patients with frequent and/or severe recurrences – Treatment of severe forms of zoster: necrotic or extensive forms, facial or ophthalmic zoster Presentation – 200 mg and 800 mg tablets Also comes in 40 mg/ml oral suspension. Dosage and duration – Treatment of recurrent or extensive oral and oesophageal herpes in immunocompromised patients, treatment of herpetic kerato-uveitis Child under 2 years: 200 mg 5 times per day for 7 days Child over 2 years and adult: 400 mg 5 times per day for 7 days – Treatment of genital herpes Child over 2 years and adult: 400 mg 3 times per day for 7 days; in immunocompromised patients, continue treatment until clinical resolution – Secondary prophylaxis of herpes in patients with frequent and/or severe recurrences Child under 2 years: 200 mg 2 times per day Child over 2 years and adult: 400 mg 2 times per day – Treatment of severe forms of zoster Adult: 800 mg 5 times per day for 7 days Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Do not administer to patients with hypersensitivity to aciclovir. – May cause: headache, skin rash, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, raised transaminases, neurologic disorders in patients with renal impairment and elderly patients; rarely, haematological disorders. – Reduce dosage in patients with renal impairment. – Drink a lot of liquid during treatment. – Pregnancy: no contra-indication – Breast-feeding: no contra-indication Remarks – For the treatment of herpes simplex, aciclovir should be started as soon as possible (within 96 hours) after the appearance of lesions to reduce severity and duration of infection. – For the treatment of herpes zoster, aciclovir should be start preferably within 72 hours after the appearance of lesions. Aciclovir administration does not reduce the likelihood of developing zoster- associated pain but reduces the overall duration of this pain. – Storage: below 25°C – https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681045.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aciclovir

Caution: Inj. Xovir 500 mg

Before taking Inj. Xovir 500 mg, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Inj. Xovir 500 mg should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Inj. Xovir 500 mg is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Inj. Xovir 500 mg.

Safety: Inj. Xovir 500 mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Inj. Xovir 500 mg