Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Composition of Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Zovir 800 mg Tablet contains Acyclovir 800 mg. It belongs to the Antiviral (nucleoside analogue; herpes antiviral) class of medicines.

Uses of Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes; may be used for herpes simplex infections and for prevention/suppression of recurrent herpes in selected patients as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Helps treat shingles (herpes zoster)
• Reduces severity and duration of herpes outbreaks
• Promotes faster healing of blisters/lesions
• Lowers viral shedding and risk of complications when started early

How Zovir 800 mg Tablet works

Acyclovir is an antiviral that is activated inside virus-infected cells and inhibits viral DNA polymerase. This blocks viral DNA replication, reducing viral multiplication and helping lesions heal faster.

How to take Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed, usually at evenly spaced intervals; start treatment as early as possible after symptoms begin. Can be taken with or without food; drink plenty of fluids. Do not stop early without medical advice.

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 Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Zovir are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• fatigue
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in kidney disease and in elderly patients; dose adjustment may be needed. Maintain adequate hydration to reduce risk of kidney-related side effects. Stop and seek medical help if signs of allergy (swelling, breathing difficulty, severe rash) occur. Not a cure for herpes; can still transmit infection—use safe sexual practices. Caution in immunocompromised patients; use only under medical supervision.

Do not take Zovir if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Probenecid (may increase acyclovir levels), other nephrotoxic drugs such as aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, NSAIDs (increased kidney risk), mycophenolate mofetil (may increase exposure)

How to store Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zovir 800 mg Tablet

Start as early as your doctor advises. Keep well hydrated through the course.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antiviral

Drug class:

Antiviral (nucleoside analogue; herpes antiviral)