Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT

Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT is a prescription antiviral tablet containing 800 mg of acyclovir in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-viral drug class and is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including shingles (herpes zoster), genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox in certain patients. Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT is an orally disintegrating tablet form made for easy administration when a higher-strength acyclovir dose is needed. It does not cure herpes infections, but it can help shorten outbreaks and reduce symptoms when started at the right time.

How it works: Acyclovir works by stopping herpes viruses from making more copies of themselves in the body. In tablet form, Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT is absorbed after you take it by mouth, helping the medicine reach the bloodstream and act on infected cells.

Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT is a higher-strength option compared with Ocuvir 400 mg Tablet DT, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a larger acyclovir dose per tablet. This can be helpful for conditions that commonly require higher or less frequent dosing, such as shingles, but the exact schedule depends on the infection, kidney function, and your doctor’s plan. Because each tablet contains 800 mg, it is not meant to be split into a routine lower-strength dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you.

• Shingles (herpes zoster)
• Genital herpes outbreaks
• Cold sores (herpes labialis)
• Chickenpox in selected patients
• Herpes virus infection treatment as prescribed

• Take Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Allow the tablet to disintegrate in the mouth or take it as directed for a DT tablet; follow the product instructions from your pharmacist.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food or a light meal may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of water while using acyclovir unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Try to take doses at evenly spaced times to keep the medicine working steadily.
• Start treatment as soon as possible after symptoms begin, because antiviral medicines work best early.

Each Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT provides 800 mg of acyclovir per tablet, which is a higher-strength dose than the 400 mg tablet. The number of tablets you take and how often you take them can vary widely depending on the infection being treated; for some conditions, this strength may be taken several times per day, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and duration. Do not increase the dose on your own, and do not exceed the daily amount prescribed for you, especially if you have kidney problems.

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

Common side effects of Acyclovir may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Mild stomach pain

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT may need dose adjustment.
• Stay well hydrated during treatment to help lower the risk of kidney problems.
• Use extra caution if you are older or take medicines that can affect the kidneys.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting acyclovir.
• Do not share this higher-strength tablet with others, even if their symptoms seem similar.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the medicine makes you dizzy or sleepy.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but it can worsen dehydration or make side effects feel stronger.

• Probenecid
• Cimetidine
• Mycophenolate mofetil
• Other medicines that can affect the kidneys, such as NSAIDs in high or frequent doses

Store Ocuvir 800 mg Tablet DT in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.