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Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Zovirax 250mg Infusion.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Zovirax 250mg Infusion 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

Zovirax 250mg Infusion 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

Zovirax 250mg Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Zovirax 250mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zovirax 250mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.It is advisable to drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

Zovirax 250mg Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zovirax 250mg Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Uses of Zovirax Powder for Injection
Zovirax 250mg Infusion is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox and herpes zoster.

How to use Zovirax Powder for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Zovirax Powder for Injection works
Zovirax 250mg Infusion 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 Zovirax Powder for Injection
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 Zovirax. 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 Zovirax 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.