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Composition :

ACICLOVIR-1200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Canixa Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth), genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection), herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash) and chickenpox.

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on their DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload.

In some cases, you may experience headaches, feeling dizzy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

Uses of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of viral infections. The detailed uses of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Genital Herpes: Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet treats painful sores and reduces recurrence.
  • Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis): Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet speeds healing of blisters around lips and mouth.
  • Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet eases pain and shortens the duration of the rash.
  • Chickenpox (Varicella): Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is used to treat chickenpox, especially in adults or immunocompromised patients.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow it as a whole with water.
  • Do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet contains Aciclovir, which helps manage infections caused by herpes viruses, including cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles.
  • Aciclovir works by stopping the virus from multiplying inside human cells, thereby controlling the spread of infection.
  • It helps lessen pain, itching, burning, and irritation associated with viral skin or mucous membrane infections.
  • By limiting viral growth, Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet supports quicker recovery of blisters, sores, or lesions caused by herpes infections.
  • It can reduce the frequency and severity of future herpes outbreaks.
  • Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet lowers the amount of virus in the body, reducing the risk of transmission and easing the burden on the immune system.

How Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet Works

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on their DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

What if I have taken an overdose of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include extreme tiredness, seizures (fits), change in the amount of urine, loss of consciousness and agitation. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet if you are allergic to Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet or any of its ingredients.
  • Let your doctor know if you are 65 years of age or have kidney disease or a kidney transplant, a heart problem or a history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.
  • Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet, so please get up gradually.
  • Do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration, as Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet may cause dizziness.
  • Please do not take Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet if you have ever developed a rash due to fever.
  • If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet, as a dose adjustment may be required.
  • Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cidofovir with Acyclovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, weakness, and palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Everolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Everolimus together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience vomiting, irregular urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, breathing difficulty, muscle pains, dizziness, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirIodamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Iodamide contrast with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure let your doctor know you are on Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet treatment.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Concomitant use of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Tizanidine can increase the risk of developing low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Tizanidine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as dizziness, excessive sweating, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Amphotericin B can increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Amphotericin b together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult a doctor if you experience irregular urination, muscle ache, shortness if breath, or palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Tenofovir alafenamide may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with tenofovir alafenamide can result in an interaction. However, if the benefits outweigh the risks, your doctor will prescribe them. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Sirolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Sirolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience vomiting, a decrease in hunger, irregular urine, weight gain or loss, swelling, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, or weakness, consult a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Tenofovir Disoproxil may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Tenofovir disoproxil can result in an interaction, it can be taken when your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AciclovirMetrizamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Metrizamide in contrast with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet may increase the risk or severity of kidney disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Before undergoing any imaging procedure, let your doctor know you are on Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet treatment. Look out for signs such as vomiting, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, or weakness. Consult the doctor immediately.
How does the drug interact with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with tacrolimus may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet with Tacrolimus can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs such as decreased or increased urine output, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Take enough of Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.
  • Try to reduce emotional and physical stress by spending time with family or whatever makes you happy.
  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet, and make sure you sleep at least 8 hours a day for a speedy recovery.
  • If you are going in strong sunlight, please wear a lip balm SPF 15 or higher, and Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet makes you sensitive to UV and sunlight.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIVIRALS
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Alcohol

Caution

Limit alcohol intake while using Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet to prevent any adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or the fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known whether Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.

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Driving

Caution

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is safe if prescribed by a doctor. It is known not to interact with liver functioning.

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Kidney

Caution

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is safe if prescribed by a child specialist.

FAQs

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). In addition to this, it is also used to treat chickenpox.

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

No, Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet should not be taken if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).

No, Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.

Do not stop taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

No, Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is not known to affect contraception (condoms). Also, to avoid transmission of herpes infection as it is a sexually transmitted disease; please use any form of contraception.

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet helps treat shingles and suppress its symptoms. It does not cure shingles.

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet stops the spread of the herpes virus in the body. It may not stop the spread of the infection to other people. Practise safe sex and wash your hands regularly to prevent transmission of infection to others.

Serious side effects of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet are blood in the urine, chest pain or palpitations, hair loss, kidney problems, low blood pressure, lymph node swelling, seizures, serious skin reactions, and mental health changes such as agitation or aggression, confusion, depression, hallucinations, and psychotic symptoms.

Yes, elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet as they might be more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include extreme tiredness, seizures (fits), change in the amount of urine, loss of consciousness and agitation. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Common side effects of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet are headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, rash, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Alcohol may not interfere with the working of Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet. However, limit alcohol intake while using Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet to prevent any adverse effects.

Patients with impaired immunity or having HIV may get resistant to Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet treatment. Inform the doctor if you have HIV or low immunity.

No, hair loss caused due to Logivir Sr-1200Mg Tablet is not permanent. It stops on discontinuing the medicine.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

LG Floor, Block No. 2, , Attalika Warehouse (South), , 12 KM Mysore Road, R.V.C.E. Post, , Bangalore – 560059
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