Herpesafe Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Herpesafe Tablet Information

Herpesafe Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Herpes, Shingles, Cold Sores are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Herpesafe Tablet have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Herpesafe Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Herpesafe Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Herpesafe Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Herpesafe Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Herpesafe Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Herpesafe Tablet related warnings section.

Herpesafe Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Herpesafe Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Herpesafe Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Herpesafe Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Herpesafe Tablet Benefits & Uses

Herpesafe 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

Herpesafe 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

Herpesafe Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Herpesafe Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Herpesafe is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Herpesafe Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Herpesafe Tablet on the Kidneys?

Herpesafe rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Herpesafe Tablet on the Liver?

Herpesafe has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Herpesafe Tablet on the Heart?

Herpesafe is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Herpesafe Tablet Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Herpesafe Tablet

Is this Herpesafe Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Herpesafe Tablet has not been reported.

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

Herpesafe Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Herpesafe Tablet, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Herpesafe Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Herpesafe Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Herpesafe Tablet

Taking Herpesafe Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Herpesafe Tablet

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Herpesafe Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Herpesafe Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Herpesafe safe to use?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Herpesafe is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at the regular dose such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Herpesafe with azithromycin?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Herpesafe can be taken with azithromycin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Herpesafe cause anemia?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Herpesafe may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss it with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Herpesafe cause constipation?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Herpesafe 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Can Herpesafe cause fatigue?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Herpesafe 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.