CompositionZovirax 400 mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used to treat infections caused by specific herpes viruses. It is commonly prescribed to manage conditions like chickenpox, shingles (herpes zoster), painful cold sores around the lips, and acute or recurrent episodes of genital herpes infections.
It contains aciclovir, which belongs to a class of medications called purine nucleoside analogues. It works by entering infected cells and directly blocking the action of viral DNA polymerase enzymes, which prevents the virus from multiplying, replicating its genetic material, or spreading to new healthy tissues. It can be taken with or without food.
To support your immune response, stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water, which also helps protect your kidneys during antiviral treatment. Keep the viral skin blisters clean and dry, wear loose cotton clothing over the lesions, and avoid close contact or sharing items to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, dehydration, or nerve conditions. It is important to complete the entire course exactly as prescribed, even if your skin lesions look better early. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should seek guidance from their doctor.
