Acyclovir (250mg)
Neoclovir 250mg Injection 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Neoclovir
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neoclovir 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neoclovir 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neoclovir 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
Neoclovir 250mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Neoclovir 250mg Injection.
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Neoclovir 250mg Injection. 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.
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.
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Neoclovir 250mg Injection. 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 Neoclovir 250mg Injection, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Neoclovir 250mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Neoclovir 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Neoclovir 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Neoclovir 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.
