Herperax 400 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Herperax 400 Tablet Information

Herperax 400 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Herpes, Shingles, Cold Sores. Herperax 400 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Herperax 400 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Herperax 400 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Herperax 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Herperax 400 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Herperax 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Herperax 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Herperax 400 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Herperax 400 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Herperax 400 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Herperax 400 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Herperax Benefits & Uses
Herperax Dosage & How to Take
Herperax Side Effects
Herperax Related Warnings
Herperax Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Herperax
Herperax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Herperax 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Herperax 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Herpes
Shingles
Cold Sores (Read More - Home remedies for cold sores or fever blisters)

Other Benefits

Herperax 400 Tablet 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

Herperax 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Herperax 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Herperax in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Herperax 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Herperax 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Herperax on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Herperax 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Herperax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Herperax 400 Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Herperax on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Herperax 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Herperax 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Herperax 400 Tablet

Is this Herperax 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Herperax 400 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

Herperax 400 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Herperax 400 Tablet is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Herperax 400 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Herperax 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Herperax 400 Tablet

Taking Herperax 400 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Herperax 400 Tablet

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Herperax 400 Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Herperax 400 Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Herperax with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes Herperax can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not interfere with the efficacy of Herperax. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Herperax?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Herperax should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but it is preferred to take with a meal to avoid stomach upset. The topical cream should be applied gently on the affected area 5 - 6 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. After applying Herperax, gently rub the cream till fully absorbed, then wash your hands. Precautions must be taken in patients with neurological abnormalities, and improper liver or kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Herperax cause fatigue?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Herperax causes fatigue. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Herperax affect fertility?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Herperax does not affect fertility. Animal studies have shown that Herperax does not impair fertility. Also Herperax induced infertility has not been reported by the patients who are taking Herperax.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Herperax cause constipation?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Herperax does not cause constipation. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug, it may be due to some other medical conditions. Take precautionary methods to avoid constipation such as eating fibrous food, drink plenty of fluid, and take some laxative (Lactulose syrup).