Acetamide 250
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Microvir 250
Famciclovir
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Microvir 250 is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of viral infection, herpes and shingles, influenza and chronic viral hepatitis.
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Key details
Salt: Famciclovir
Available variants: NA 3`S
Price: ₹129
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MICRO LABS
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Composition of Microvir 250
Microvir 250 contains Famciclovir. It belongs to the Antiviral agent class of medicines.
Uses of Microvir 250
- Viral infection
- Herpes
- Shingles
- Influenza
- Chronic viral hepatitis
Benefits of Microvir 250
- In Viral infection
- Microvir stops the virus multiplying so the infection is shorter and milder. It works best when started as early as possible.
- In Herpes and shingles
- Microvir speeds the healing of herpes or shingles blisters, eases the pain and lowers the chance of nerve pain lingering after shingles.
- In Influenza
- Microvir shortens a bout of flu and reduces its severity when started within the first days of symptoms.
- In Chronic viral hepatitis
- Microvir keeps hepatitis B or C virus suppressed, protecting the liver from ongoing damage and, for some, clearing the infection.
How Microvir 250 works
Famciclovir stops the virus from copying itself, so the infection is brought under control sooner.
How to take Microvir 250
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause confusion, kidney injury and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Microvir 250
Most side effects of Microvir are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Loose motions
- Tiredness
- Rash
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Microvir 250
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Antivirals work best when started early — within the first day or two of symptoms for most infections. Complete the course exactly as prescribed; stopping early can allow the virus to become resistant. Drink plenty of water, particularly with aciclovir and its relatives. Treatment for chronic hepatitis must never be stopped without your specialist's advice.
Do not take Microvir if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.
Interactions with other medicines
Several antivirals interact with other medicines — tell your doctor everything you take, including supplements.
How to store Microvir 250
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Microvir 250
- Start as early as your doctor advises.
- Keep well hydrated through the course.
Related lab tests
People taking Microvir are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antiviral
- Drug class:
- Antiviral agent
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Microvir 250 FAQs
What is Microvir 250 used for?
Microvir 250 is commonly used for viral infection, herpes and shingles, influenza and chronic viral hepatitis. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Microvir 250?
Viral infection: Microvir stops the virus multiplying so the infection is shorter and milder. It works best when started as early as possible. It is also used for herpes and shingles, influenza, chronic viral hepatitis.
What is the salt in Microvir 250?
Microvir 250 contains Famciclovir. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Microvir 250?
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Microvir 250 work?
Famciclovir stops the virus from copying itself, so the infection is brought under control sooner.
Is Microvir 250 a prescription medicine?
Yes. Microvir 250 is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Microvir 250?
The side effects reported most often with Microvir are Nausea, Headache, Loose motions, Tiredness, Rash. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Microvir 250 be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Microvir 250 in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Microvir.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Microvir 250?
Limit alcohol while taking Microvir 250; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Microvir 250?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Microvir 250 habit forming?
No. Microvir 250 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Microvir 250 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Microvir 250 starts at ₹129 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 3`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Microvir 250?
Microvir 250 is manufactured by MICRO LABS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Microvir 250 delivered?
Microvir 250 is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Microvir 250, Quick facts
- Salt
- Famciclovir
- Price
- ₹129
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- MICRO LABS
- Manufacturer
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class
- Antiviral
- Drug class
- Antiviral agent
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 3`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Microvir 250.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.