Acivix Cream is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Acivix Cream safe for pregnant women?
Acivix is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Acivix Cream safe during breastfeeding?
Acivix may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Acivix Cream on the Kidneys?
Acivix rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acivix Cream on the Liver?
Acivix may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Acivix Cream on the Heart?
Acivix is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acivix Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acivix Cream habit forming or addictive?
Acivix Cream does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Acivix Cream does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Acivix Cream does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Acivix Cream in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Acivix Cream
You can take Acivix Cream with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acivix Cream
Taking Acivix Cream and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
No, Acivix does not cause weight loss. Weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Acivix is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes Acivix can be taken with paracetamol. Prednisone does not interfere with the efficacy of Acivix. Hence, it is best to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely, Acivix causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this medicine. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest, even if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
No, Acivix does not affect fertility. Animal studies have shown that Acivix does not impair fertility. Also Acivix induced infertility has not been reported by the patients who are taking Acivix.
No, Acivix is not an antibiotic. It is an antiviral drug which is used to treat infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) such as genital herpes. It is also used in the treatment of chickenpox and herpes zoster (shingles) which are caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV).
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 798-800
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zovirax® (acyclovir)