Zoster 400 Dt Tablet 10

Zoster 400 DT Tablet is used to manage viral infections caused by the herpes family of viruses, easing symptoms and supporting faster healing.

Uses of Zoster 400 DT Tablet are:

• Cold Sores and Genital Herpes: Treats and eases outbreaks caused by the herpes simplex virus.
• Shingles: Reduces pain and helps healing in shingles caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
• Chickenpox: Helps manage symptoms and shorten the course of chickenpox.

Here's how you should take Zoster 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.

Zoster 400 Dt Tablet 10 is taken orally.

Zoster 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 Zoster 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 Zoster 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.