Zovifast 500mg 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. Shingle is a viral infection with painful rashes or blisters on the skin.

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

Zovifast 500mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Common side effects of Zovifast 500mg 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 inform your doctor.

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 Zovifast 500mg Injection. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should inform their doctor before starting Zovifast 500mg Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Zovifast 500mg Injection to enable your body to fight off infections. Zovifast 500mg Injection is given to children only when advised by a doctor based on the child's age and weight.

Zovifast 500mg Injection treats viral infections caused by the herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. It consists of Acyclovir, an antiviral drug. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the virus. Zovifast 500mg Injection effectively treats herpes simplex encephalitis (brain inflammation by herpes simplex virus) and neonatal herpes simplex virus infection. Zovifast 500mg 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 use prescription, non-prescription drugs, and herbal products before starting Zovifast 500mg Injection. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components in Zovifast 500mg Injection. Keep your doctor informed of your medical history before starting Zovifast 500mg Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must inform the healthcare provider. Do not consume alcohol while being treated with Zovifast 500mg Injection.

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

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found.

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

• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• 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: Herpes is a viral infection that commonly causes contagious sores around the mouth or genitalia. The herpes simplex virus is to blame. Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and other types of herpes are the two main types. Oral secretions or skin sores can spread the HSV-1 virus, which causes oral herpes. Kissing or sharing private items like toothbrushes or eating utensils are other ways it can spread. Cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth or on the face are signs of HSV-1. Genital infections caused by HSV-2/genital herpes can be contracted by coming into close contact with an infected person's body fluids or sores/lesions. Inflamed papules and vesicles on the genital exterior are signs of the sexually transmitted infection genital herpes.

Shingles: It is a viral infection brought on by the varicella-zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. When someone has had chickenpox, the virus is permanently present in their body. After years, this virus reactivates and causes shingles. The skin may develop itchy blisters or rashes as symptoms.