Aclovir 400 Mg Tablet Dt 5

Aclovir 400 Tablet DT is used to treat and manage recurring and acute viral infections caused by herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses in adults and children.

Uses of Aclovir 400 Tablet DT are:

• Herpes Simplex Outbreaks: Manages and speeds up the healing of cold sores and genital herpes lesions.
• Shingles Relief: Helps reduce pain, rash severity, and skin discomfort associated with herpes zoster infections.
• Chickenpox Management: Shortens the duration of chickenpox symptoms and reduces the formation of new spots.

Here's how you should take Aclovir 400 Mg Tablet Dt 5:

• 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.

Aclovir 400 Mg Tablet Dt 5 is taken orally.

Aclovir 400 Mg Tablet Dt 5 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 Aclovir 400 Mg Tablet Dt 5 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 Aclovir 400 Mg Tablet Dt 5, 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.