Logivir 5% Cream: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Logivir Benefits & Uses

Logivir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Logivir 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: Herpes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 5 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: used in herpes simplex labialis, apply to the affected area on face or lips 5
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Herpes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 5 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: used in herpes simplex labialis, apply to the affected area on face or lips 5
Geriatric	Disease: Herpes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 5 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: used in herpes simplex labialis, apply to the affected area on face or lips 5

Logivir Related Warnings

Is the use of Logivir safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Logivir without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Logivir safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Logivir on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Logivir on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Logivir on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Logivir with Other Drugs

Logivir 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

Logivir Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Logivir

Is this Logivir habit forming or addictive?

Logivir is not addictive in nature.

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

Logivir will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Logivir is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Logivir is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Logivir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Logivir

Taking Logivir with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Logivir

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 Logivir

Question over 5 years ago

Can Logivir cause acne?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Logivir does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patient who is taking this medicine. However, if you are experiencing acne after taking this drug, this might be due to other medical conditions. You are advised to use some over the counter creams such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide cream.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Logivir cause hair loss?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Logivir might cause hair loss (alopecia) but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Logivir prevent chickenpox?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Logivir does not prevent chickenpox. Clinical studies suggest that Logivir alone cannot prevent chickenpox caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in immunocompromised patients (weak immune system) but Logivir can successfully treat chickenpox with the combination of other antiviral drugs.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Logivir cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Logivir does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till restored normal blood pressure.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Logivir cause constipation?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

No, Logivir 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).