• Acirax 800 Tablet is an antiviral medicine
• It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox
• It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection
• Acirax 800 Tablet is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional
• Kindly do not self-administer
• It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys
• You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
• Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes
• You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness
• 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 Acirax 800 Tablet

• In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections Acirax 800 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 Chickenpox Acirax 800 Tablet is used for the treatment of chickenpox
• It is most effective if it is started within 24 to 48 hours after the onset of the rash
• It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered
• However, chickenpox is highly contagious
• You can help prevent the spread of chickenpox by practicing good hygiene and washing your hands frequently
• Reduce your exposure to people who have chickenpox
• If you already have chickenpox, stay at home until all of your blisters have dried and crusted over
• In Shingles Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash
• Acirax 800 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 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
• Acirax 800 Tablet can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores
• 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
• Acirax 800 Tablet helps in treating the symptoms effectively and also prevents multiplication of the infection causing virus.

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Common and Known Side effects of Acirax 800 Tablet

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Injection site reaction
• Increased liver enzymes