Bivir

Prayas Pharmaceuticals

Composition for Bivir Products

Bivir Products are primarily used for

Herpes labialis, Herpes Simplex Virus Infections, Shingles

About Bivir Products

Uses of Bivir Products

Bivir Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Bivir are Vomiting, Nausea, Rash, Itching, Dry skin, Burning sensation, General discomfort, Urticaria, Inflammation of vein, Dry lips, Skin peeling.

How Bivir Products work

Acyclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Patient Concerns about Bivir Products

Frequently asked questions about Bivir Products

Frequently asked questions about Acyclovir

Q. Will I get cured after taking Bivir Tablet for shingles?
Bivir Tablet is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.
Q. Does Bivir Tablet prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Bivir Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Bivir Tablet?
Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
Q. Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Bivir Tablet?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Bivir Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Bivir Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
Q. What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Bivir Tablet accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Bivir Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Q. Can I get resistant to Bivir Tablet treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Bivir Tablet. If you are not responding to Bivir Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Q. Is hair loss caused due to Bivir Tablet permanent?
Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Bivir Tablet. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Products for Bivir

Bivir Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Prayas Pharmaceuticals
MRP
54.28
ADD TO CART
Bivir Tablet DT
strip of 5 tablet dt
Prayas Pharmaceuticals
MRP
60
ADD TO CART

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