• Virovir 500 Tablet is an antiviral medicine
• It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection
• It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection
• Virovir 500 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
• It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
• However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule, to avoid overdose
• You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
• Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever
• Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration
• Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Virovir 500 Tablet

• In Herpes labialis Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip
• Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores
• The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes
• Virovir 500 Tablet can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores
• In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Virovir 500 Tablet is an antiviral medicine
• It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body
• It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others
• However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit
• In Shingles Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash
• Virovir 500 Tablet can shorten the length and severity of shingles
• It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears
• Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent shingles
• Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing shingles
• In Genital herpes infection Genital herpes infection is a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores
• It can affect both men and women
• Symptoms include pain, itching and irritation
• Virovir 500 Tablet helps in treating the symptoms effectively and also prevents multiplication of the infection causing virus.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Virovir 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Virovir 500 Tablet

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Rash
• Abdominal pain
• Itching
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Increased lipase in the blood
• Elevated levels of serum amylase