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

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet Information

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Herpes, Shingles, Cold Sores. Lovir 400 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Lovir 400 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lovir 400 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lovir 400 Mg Tablet contraindications section.

Besides this, Lovir 400 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Lovir 400 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Lovir (Eli Lilly) Benefits & Uses
Lovir (Eli Lilly) Dosage & How to Take
Lovir (Eli Lilly) Side Effects
Lovir (Eli Lilly) Related Warnings
Lovir (Eli Lilly) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lovir (Eli Lilly)
Lovir (Eli Lilly) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lovir 400 Mg 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

Lovir 400 Mg 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

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Lovir (Eli Lilly) is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Lovir (Eli Lilly) has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Lovir (Eli Lilly) has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Lovir (Eli Lilly) rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lovir (Eli Lilly) on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lovir 400 Mg Tablet

Is this Lovir 400 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lovir 400 Mg Tablet.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lovir 400 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Lovir 400 Mg Tablet, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lovir 400 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Lovir 400 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lovir 400 Mg Tablet

It is safe to take Lovir 400 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lovir 400 Mg Tablet

Drinking alcohol while taking Lovir 400 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Lovir 400 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lovir (Eli Lilly) cause hair loss?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Lovir (Eli Lilly) 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 over 5 years ago

Can Lovir (Eli Lilly) cause headache?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Lovir (Eli Lilly) 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 over 5 years ago

Does Lovir (Eli Lilly) cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lovir (Eli Lilly) has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lovir (Eli Lilly) cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Lovir (Eli Lilly) 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 over 5 years ago

Can Lovir (Eli Lilly) cause fatigue?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Lovir (Eli Lilly) 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.