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Acivix Benefits & Uses

Acivix is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Herpes (Read More - From Aloe Vera to Essential Oils: Home Remedies for Herpes)
Shingles
Cold Sores (Read More - Home remedies for cold sores or fever blisters)

Other Benefits

Acivix Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 800 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Chickenpox Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acivix Related Warnings

Is the use of Acivix safe for pregnant women?

Acivix is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Acivix safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Acivix as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Acivix on the Kidneys?

Acivix has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Acivix on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Acivix on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Acivix on the Heart?

Acivix has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Acivix with Other Drugs

Acivix should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amikacin

Gentamicin

Tobramycin

Cidofovir

Cidofovir Injection

Moderate

Cyclosporine

Acivix Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acivix unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Acivix

Is this Acivix habit forming or addictive?

Acivix does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acivix as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Acivix does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Acivix for mental disorders.

No

Acivix Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acivix

Taking Acivix with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acivix

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Acivix

Question over 5 years ago

Does Acivix cause weight loss?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Acivix with prednisone?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Acivix cause headache?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Acivix affect fertility?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Acivix an antibiotic?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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).