Virovib 400 Mg Tablet 10

VIROVIB 400 MG TABLET 10 is used to manage and shorten the duration of herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections, including genital herpes, cold sores, chickenpox and shingles.

Uses of VIROVIB 400 MG TABLET 10 are:

• Herpes Simplex: Manages and shortens cold sores and genital herpes episodes.
• Chickenpox and Shingles: Reduces the severity and duration of chickenpox and shingles.

Here's how you should take VIROVIB 400 MG 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.

VIROVIB 400 MG TABLET 10 is taken orally.

VIROVIB 400 MG 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 VIROVIB 400 MG 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 VIROVIB 400 MG 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.