Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT

Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT is an antiviral medicine that contains 400 mg of acyclovir in each dispersible tablet. 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 your doctor’s diagnosis. Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT works best when started early, but it does not cure herpes infections. It helps reduce viral growth, shorten outbreaks, and may lower symptom severity.

How it works: Acyclovir works by blocking herpes viruses from making more copies of themselves. In tablet form, Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT is absorbed after you take it by mouth and then helps slow the virus’s spread in the body.

Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT is a mid-strength acyclovir tablet option, which may be chosen when a prescriber wants a dose between lower-strength tablets and the higher 800 mg Tablet DT. Because it is a dispersible tablet, it may be easier for some patients to take, and the 400 mg strength is commonly used in specific treatment schedules rather than as a one-size-fits-all starting dose. Your doctor selects this strength based on the infection being treated, kidney function, and how often the medicine needs to be taken.

• Genital herpes treatment
• Cold sore outbreaks
• Shingles caused by herpes zoster
• Chickenpox in selected patients
• Suppressive therapy for recurrent herpes infections

• Take Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Disperse the tablet in water if directed, or swallow it with water if your prescriber or label says so.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep a steady level in your body.
• Start treatment as soon as possible after symptoms appear for best effect.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink enough fluids while using this medicine unless your doctor limits fluids.

Each Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT provides 400 mg of acyclovir per tablet. How often you take it depends on the condition being treated; this strength may be taken more than once a day, and the total daily amount must be set by your doctor. Do not change the dose or use more tablets per day than prescribed, because dosing varies by infection and kidney function.

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, because Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT may need dose adjustment.
• Stay well hydrated, since acyclovir can affect the kidneys, especially at higher total daily doses.
• Use caution if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking this tablet, especially when driving or using machinery.
• Tell your doctor about any immune system problems, including transplant medicines or HIV treatment.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT is appropriate for you.
• Do not use this medicine to treat every sore or rash unless a doctor has confirmed the cause, since many skin problems are not herpes.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction, but heavy use can worsen dehydration and side effects.

• Probenecid
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics or high-dose NSAIDs
• Tacrolimus
• Cyclosporine
• Mycophenolate

Store Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.