aciclovin 500mg injection - Acyclovir (500mg) medicine

Aciclovin 500mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Acyclovir (500mg)

🏭 Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is aciclovin 500mg injection used for?

Aciclovin 500mg injection contains Acyclovir, an antiviral used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying. This injection is given intravenously for severe infections or when oral treatment is not possible.

Generic Name: Acyclovir
Manufacturer: Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: B
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 aciclovin 500mg injection Uses & Benefits

Herpes simplex infections (genital, oral, encephalitis), varicella-zoster (chickenpox, shingles).

Off-label uses: Herpes simplex prophylaxis in immunocompromised, EBV infection

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Acyclovir
Brand Name	Acivir 400 DT Tablet
Manufacturer	Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionAcyclovir is only partially absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract; oral bioavailability is 15-30%.

DistributionWidely distributed; crosses the blood-brain barrier and placenta; appears in breast milk.

Protein Binding9-33%

MetabolismHepatic; minor metabolism by aldehyde oxidase and alcohol dehydrogenase.

Half-Life2.5-3.3 hours (normal renal function); up to 20 hours in end-stage renal disease.

ExcretionRenal (62-90% as unchanged drug) via glomerular filtration and tubular secretion.

Bioavailability15-30%

Onset of ActionNot well defined; antiviral effect begins after conversion to active triphosphate.

Peak Plasma Time1.5-2 hours

Duration of ActionApproximately 8 hours (dosing interval dependent on renal function).

How It Works

Acyclovir is converted to acyclovir monophosphate by viral thymidine kinase, then to triphosphate by cellular kinases, which inhibits viral DNA polymerase and incorporates into viral DNA, causing chain termination.

Mechanism Steps

1Acyclovir enters virus-infected cells.

2Viral thymidine kinase converts acyclovir to acyclovir monophosphate.

3Cellular kinases convert monophosphate to diphosphate and triphosphate.

💡 How to Take aciclovin 500mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of aciclovin 500mg injection

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Acute renal failure
Neurotoxicity (confusion, hallucinations, seizures)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Hepatitis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Anaphylaxis
Leukopenia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Probenecid	Moderate	Increased acyclovir levels and toxicity risk
Mycophenolate mofetil	Moderate	Increased risk of kidney toxicity
Interferon	Minor	Possible additive antiviral effect

🚨 Major Interactions

Probenecid
Cimetidine
Mycophenolate mofetil

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Tenofovir
Aminoglycosides
Cyclosporine
Tacrolimus

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Zidovudine
Interferon

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction; however, alcohol may exacerbate side effects like dizziness.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Low

Kidney

Moderate

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category B

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Renal function (especially in elderly or high-dose therapy); hydration status.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Caution; acyclovir is excreted in breast milk but considered compatible with breastfeeding.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.