HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S

HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.

No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.

Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.

Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.

Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S. If you are not responding to HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of HERPIKIND 400MG TABLET 10'S. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's contains Aciclovir 400 MG.

Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's is listed at Rs. 121.82 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's that is Aciclovir 400 MG. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's.

Yes. Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's is manufactured by Mankind Pharma Limited.

Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's is supplied as a tablet and is taken by the oral route.

Whether Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's on your own.

The timing of Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Herpikind 400MG Tablet 10's in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.