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Lacyz 1000mg Tablet

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Forman Medics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Lacyz 1000mg Tablet

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet contains a class of antiviral medication, valaciclovir, 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). Lacyz 1000mg Tablet does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to Lacyz 1000mg Tablet. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin that is sensitive to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Lacyz 1000mg 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.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Lacyz 1000mg Tablet if you are allergic to Lacyz 1000mg Tablet, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking 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 Lacyz 1000mg Tablet, as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet

Treatment of Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles).

Medicinal Benefits

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowing the clearing up of the viral infection.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lacyz 1000mg Tablet if you are allergic to Lacyz 1000mg Tablet or 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 have kidney disease or kidney transplant, a heart problem or history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Lacyz 1000mg Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Lacyz 1000mg Tablet so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Lacyz 1000mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Please do not take Lacyz 1000mg Tablet if you have ever developed a rash due to a 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 Lacyz 1000mg Tablet, as a dose adjustment may be required. Drinking plenty of fluid as Lacyz 1000mg Tablet can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Lacyz 1000mg Tablet may have an interaction with medication containing iodine, blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-biotics (amoxicillin), anti-allergy medications (cetirizine), beta-blockers (metoprolol), Vitamin B12, Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).

Drug-Food Interactions: Lacyz 1000mg Tablet interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with Lacyz 1000mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or had renal dysfunction or disease, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood), and organ transplant, Immunodeficiency, bone marrow transplantation, and Neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IODINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • CETIRIZINE
  • METOPROLOL
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Lacyz 1000mg Tablet as they 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 Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Herpes zoster(shingles): It is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes and pain, and burning. The virus lives in your nervous system for years before causing Herpes. It can appear on your face, neck, torso, and one side of the body. It can occur in and around the eyes, also known as ophthalmic herpes zoster. Antiviral medicines can help in the treatment of shingles(Herpes Zoster). Caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Lacyz 1000mg Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Lacyz 1000mg Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should be avoided with Lacyz 1000mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Lacyz 1000mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Lacyz 1000mg Tablet will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.

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Driving

Unsafe

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Lacyz 1000mg 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).
No, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
No, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should not be taken if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).
If you miss a dose of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.
Do not stop taking Lacyz 1000mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Lacyz 1000mg Tablet, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
The side effects of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet include diarrhoea, headache, feeling dizzy, itching, rash, nausea or vomiting. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Take Lacyz 1000mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.
Take Lacyz 1000mg Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. The dose and duration will depend on the cause of illness and your body reacts to the treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking Lacyz 1000mg Tablet on your own.
Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is effective if the used in dose and for the exact duration as advised by your doctor. If you discontinue Lacyz 1000mg Tablet before completing the treatment, your symptoms may recur.
Lacyz 1000mg Tablet is not an antibiotic or a corticosteroid. It is an antiviral medicine and acts against viruses. It is effective against herpes simplex virus (cold sores, chickenpox, and genital herpes), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (shingles). Also, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet prevents the occurrence of CMV infection and disease after organ transplant.
Although Lacyz 1000mg Tablet reduces the chances of transmitting the infection to your partner, the possibility of transmission still exists. Therefore, you should practice safe sex by using condoms. However, if you have genital sores or blisters, you should not have sex.
Yes, Lacyz 1000mg Tablet can be given to children aged between 2 years to 18 years for chickenpox. For best results, the treatment should begin within 24 hours of the appearance of the rash. Lacyz 1000mg Tablet should be given for 5 days and as advised by the doctor.
If you accidentally take excess of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet, contact your doctor or go to a nearby hospital immediately. The symptoms of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet overdose include confusion, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, decreased consciousness, and coma.
Your doctor will recommend a low dose of Lacyz 1000mg Tablet since you are elderly and have a kidney problem. During the day, you must drink plenty of water regularly while taking Lacyz 1000mg Tablet to reduce the side effects which can affect the kidney or nervous system. Your doctor will closely monitor you for signs of any side effects such as feeling confused, agitated or unusually sleepy, or drowsy. If you experience any of these effects, contact your doctor immediately.

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