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Univir 250 Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ACICLOVIR-250MG

Uses:

Treatment of Herpes simplex and varicella-zoster (shingles) infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Univir 250 Injection treats viral infections caused by the herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. It consists of Aciclovir, an antiviral drug. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the virus. Univir 250 Injection effectively treats herpes simplex encephalitis (brain inflammation by herpes simplex virus) and neonatal herpes simplex virus infection. Univir 250 Injection is also useful in preventing the reactivation of the cytomegalovirus infection in seropositive (showing a positive result of a blood test for a particular antibody) patients following bone marrow transplantation.

FAQs

Univir 250 Injection belongs to the class of 'antivirals' that treats herpes simplex (herpes simplex virus/HSV-1 and HSV-2) infections and varicella-zoster (shingles) infections.

Univir 250 Injection treats viral infections caused by herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses by killing and stopping the growth of the virus.

Univir 250 Injection should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, liver or kidney diseases, weakened immune system, breathing problems, and an electrolyte imbalance.

Please consult a doctor before you start Univir 250 Injection if you are undergoing any immunizations/vaccinations, especially vaccines against the varicella virus.

Univir 250 Injection may elevate blood urea and creatinine levels that determine kidney functioning. It may also increase liver enzymes. Hence, seek medical advice before undergoing any laboratory examinations.