Xylovir 500 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'antivirals' that treats herpes simplex (herpes simplex virus/HSV-1 and HSV-2) infections and varicella-zoster (shingles) infections. Herpes simplex infection, commonly known as herpes, is a viral infection that causes contagious sores, often around the mouth or genitals. Shingles is a viral infection with painful rash or blisters on the skin.

Xylovir 500 mg Injection is composed of Aciclovir, which works by killing and stopping the growth of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), 2 (HSV-2), and varicella-zoster virus (VZV).

Xylovir 500 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Common side effects of Xylovir 500 mg Injection include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, itching, hive-like rash, sensitivity to light (photosensitivity), swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection site. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and gradually resolve over time. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any medications. Inform your doctor if you have a weakened immune system, breathing problems, an electrolyte imbalance, and liver or kidney diseases before starting Xylovir 500 mg Injection. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Xylovir 500 mg Injection. It is advised to avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Xylovir 500 mg Injection to enable your body to fight off infections and reduce the worsening of side effects. Xylovir 500 mg Injection is given to children only when advised by a doctor based on the child's age and weight.

Xylovir 500 mg Injection treats viral infections caused by the herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. It consists of Aciclovir, an antiviral drug. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the virus. Xylovir 500 mg Injection effectively treats herpes simplex encephalitis (brain inflammation by herpes simplex virus) and neonatal herpes simplex virus infection. Xylovir 500 mg Injection is also useful in preventing the reactivation of the cytomegalovirus infection in seropositive (showing a positive result of a blood test for a particular antibody) patients following bone marrow transplantation.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Itching
• Hive-like rash
• Sensitivity to light (photosensitivity)
• Swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection site

Inform your doctor if you are using prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting Xylovir 500 mg Injection. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Xylovir 500 mg Injection. Keep your doctor informed of your medical history before starting Xylovir 500 mg Injection. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Xylovir 500 mg Injection. Do not consume alcohol while being treated with Xylovir 500 mg Injection.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Xylovir 500 mg Injection may interact with painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen), gout medicines (probenecid), anti-ulcers (cimetidine), immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, ciclosporin, mycophenolate mofetil), anti-depressants (lithium), and respiratory drugs (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a weakened immune system, breathing problems, an electrolyte imbalance, and liver or kidney diseases before starting Xylovir 500 mg Injection.

• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• PROBENECID
• CIMETIDINE
• TACROLIMUS
• CICLOSPORIN
• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
• LITHIUM
• THEOPHYLLINE

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Eat foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Include vitamin and nutrient-rich food such as dark green, yellow, orange, and red vegetables and fruits as it helps to boost your immune system.
• Opt for lean protein and whole grains.
• Practise safe sex by using condoms; it helps reduce contact with body fluids from an infected person.
• Never share personal items that can have your body fluids or blood on them, such as razor blades or toothbrushes.
• Avoid sharing used needles, other injection or drug equipment.
• Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections.

You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with herpes to prevent the spread of infection to others through sexual contact or body fluids.

Herpes simplex infection: It is commonly known as herpes, a viral infection that causes contagious sores, often around the mouth or genitals. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are two main types of herpes: herpes simplex virus/HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 causes oral herpes and can be transmitted through oral secretions or sores on the skin. It also spreads through kissing or sharing personal items like toothbrushes or eating utensils. Symptoms of HSV-1 include cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth or on the face. HSV-2/genital herpes causes genital infections, which can be transmitted by direct contact with body fluids or sores/lesions of a herpes-infected individual. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection, and its symptoms include inflamed papules and vesicles on the outer surface of the genitals. 

Shingles: It is a viral infection that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. The virus stays in the body permanently when a person has suffered chickenpox. The reactivation of this virus after years causes shingles. Symptoms include painful rash or blisters on the skin.