Glenvirax 400mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
84.37
Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Glenvirax 400mg Tablet.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Glenvirax 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Glenvirax 400mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Glenvirax 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Glenvirax 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glenvirax 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Glenvirax 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glenvirax 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Uses of Glenvirax Tablet
Glenvirax 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox and herpes zoster.

How to use Glenvirax Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glenvirax 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Glenvirax Tablet works
Glenvirax 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Fever.

Expert advice for Glenvirax Tablet
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. Drink plenty of water while on treatment with Glenvirax. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney damage. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters. If you're taking Glenvirax for herpes, you should use barrier methods (condoms) when you're having sex since you can still pass it on to other people, even if you're taking the medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is dydrogesterone same as progesterone?
No. Dydrogesterone is an artificially synthesized drug which is very similar to the naturally produced female hormone progesterone. Its action in the body is closely related to progesterone

Q. Is dydrogesterone safe?
Yes. Dydrogesterone is safe if used at the prescribed does for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is dydrogesterone banned in USA?
No dydrogesterone is not banned by the US FDA (US- Food and Drug Administration)

Q. Is dydrogesterone a steroid?
Yes. Dydrogesterone has steroidal chemical structure which is very similar to the naturally produced steroidal female hormone progesterone

Q. Dydrogesterone is used for?
Dydrogesterone is used to treat conditions associated with low levels of female hormone progesterone. It may also be used in combination with estrogen drugs as a hormone replacement therapy in females at menopause (the time in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop)

Q. Does dydrogesterone delay periods?
Yes. Delayed, irregular, painful and heavy menstrual periods are among the common side effects of dydrogesterone

Q. How does dydrogesterone work?
Dydrogesterone works by replacing female hormone progesterone in conditions where the body fails to produce sufficient amounts.