Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10

Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10 is used to manage viral infections caused by the herpes virus, including genital herpes, cold sores, chickenpox, shingles and herpes labialis.

Uses of Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10 5 are:

• Genital Herpes: Manages outbreaks of genital herpes and helps reduce symptom severity.
• Cold Sores and Shingles: Treats cold sores (herpes labialis) and shingles.
• Chickenpox: Helps manage chickenpox caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Here's how you should take Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10:

• Swallow the medicine by mouth with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the medicine.
• Always stick to the prescribed dose.
• Never take more than what your doctor has recommended.

Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10 contains aciclovir (400 mg), which has a specific mechanism of action:

• Affinity for thymidine kinase: Aciclovir is selective for virus-infected cells due to its attraction towards an enzyme called thymidine kinase (TK). This enzyme is produced by the herpes simplex virus and the varicella zoster virus.
• Inhibition of viral DNA synthesis: Once aciclovir enters the cell, cellular enzymes transform it into aciclovir triphosphate. This compound acts as a competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerase, stopping it from incorporating into the growing viral DNA chain and halting viral DNA replication.

• Store Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10 at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
• Keep it in a dry place, shielded from light and moisture.
• Make sure to keep this medicine out of reach of children and pets.
• Remember to use the medicine before its expiriration date.

• If you are managing herpes or chickenpox with Acivir 400 Dt Tablet 10, maintaining personal hygiene is crucial. Regular handwashing can help prevent the spread of these viruses.
• For those with herpes, practising safe sex using barrier methods like condoms can help prevent transmission of the virus. It's recommended to abstain during an outbreak.