Acylin-800 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. Acylin-800 Tablet does not cure herpes but does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

Acylin-800 Tablet contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Acylin-800 Tablet prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on their DNA, resulting in decreased viral overload.

Acylin-800 Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition. In some cases, you may experience headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, rash, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Acylin-800 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.

Take Acylin-800 Tablet only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Acylin-800 Tablet if you are allergic to Acylin-800 Tablet , aciclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Acylin-800 Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required.

Acylin-800 Tablet contains Aciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Acylin-800 Tablet  prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells by acting on its DNA resulting in decreased viral overload.

• Headaches
• Feeling dizzy
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
• Diarrhoea
• Rash
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight

Do not take Acylin-800 Tablet if you are allergic to Acylin-800 Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you are 65 years of age or have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Acylin-800 Tablet should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Acylin-800 Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Acylin-800 Tablet so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Acylin-800 Tablet may cause dizziness. Please do not take Acylin-800 Tablet if you have ever developed a rash due to fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Acylin-800 Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as Acylin-800 Tablet can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Acylin-800 Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.

• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks 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 Acylin-800 Tablet makes you sensitive to UV and sunlight.