Virovir 250 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 250 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.

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash

If you miss a dose of Virovir 250 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.

Chemical Class::Nucleoside analog|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

• Q. Q. Does Virovir 250 Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others??
  Ans: No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Virovir 250 Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
• Q. Q. Is Virovir 250 Tablet effective??
  Ans: Virovir 250 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Virovir 250 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Virovir 250 Tablet when I feel better??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking Virovir 250 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
• Q. Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Virovir 250 Tablet??
  Ans: Before starting treatment with Virovir 250 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Q. Q. What are the serious side effects of Virovir 250 Tablet??
  Ans: Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
• Q. Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Virovir 250 Tablet??
  Ans: Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Virovir 250 Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Virovir 250 Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Virovir 250 Tablet??
  Ans: If you forget a dose of Virovir 250 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
• Q. Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Virovir 250 Tablet accidentally??
  Ans: Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Virovir 250 Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
• Q. Q. Can I get resistant to Virovir 250 Tablet treatment??
  Ans: Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Virovir 250 Tablet. If you are not responding to Virovir 250 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

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