Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension

Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension is an antiviral medicine containing acyclovir, with 400 mg of active ingredient in each pack of suspension. It belongs to the anti-viral drug class and is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including cold sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox, depending on the prescriber’s direction. Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension is an oral liquid form, which can be helpful for people who have trouble swallowing tablets or need flexible dosing. This specific Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension pack is manufactured by FDC, India and comes in a strip/box of 10 packs.

How it works: Acyclovir works by blocking the herpes virus from making more copies of itself, which helps slow the infection down. As a suspension, Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension is taken by mouth and the liquid form can make dosing easier for people who cannot take tablets comfortably.

Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension is a higher-strength acyclovir option, so it is typically chosen for patients who have already been assessed by a doctor and need this specific dose rather than a lower-strength form. The suspension can also be easier to swallow and may allow more accurate dose adjustment than a solid dosage form, which is why a clinician may prefer it for some patients or situations.

• Herpes simplex infections
• Genital herpes
• Cold sores
• Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Chickenpox in selected patients

• Shake the suspension well before each dose.
• Measure the dose carefully with an oral syringe or marked medicine spoon; do not use a kitchen spoon.
• Take Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension exactly as prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• Try to take it at evenly spaced times if your doctor has prescribed repeated daily dosing.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.

Each Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension pack provides 400 mg of acyclovir, which is a prescription strength that may be used in different schedules depending on the condition being treated. Your doctor decides how often to take it; some regimens use 2 to 5 doses per day, and the exact maximum daily amount depends on the diagnosis, kidney function, and your overall health. Do not change the dose or frequency on your own, because this strength is not meant to be used as a one-size-fits-all dose.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Tiredness

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or a history of dehydration, because acyclovir can affect the kidneys.
• Use caution if you are older or already taking medicines that can strain the kidneys.
• Avoid missing doses, since antiviral treatment works best when taken on schedule.
• Let your doctor know about pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension.
• Do not use this medicine for a condition it was not prescribed for, even if symptoms seem similar.
• If the suspension contains sugar or sweeteners, ask your pharmacist if you have diabetes or need to monitor carbohydrate intake.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness if this medicine makes you dizzy.

• Probenecid
• Cimetidine
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys, such as certain antibiotics or NSAIDs
• Mycophenolate mofetil
• Tenofovir and other nephrotoxic antivirals

Store Ocuvir 400 mg Suspension at room temperature in its original container, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children.