acicloder 400mg tablet - Acyclovir (400mg) medicine

Acicloder 400mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026

What is acicloder 400mg tablet used for?

Acicloder 400mg Tablet contains Acyclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying, helping to reduce symptoms and speed up healing. It is most effective when taken at the first sign of infection.

  • Generic Name: Acyclovir (400mg)
  • Manufacturer: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š acicloder 400mg tablet Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Acyclovir (400mg)
Brand Nameacicloder 400mg tablet
ManufacturerElder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassAntiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acicloder 400mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acicloder 400mg tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash
  • Photophobia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Probenecid Moderate Increased acyclovir levels and toxicity risk
Mycophenolate Moderate Increased risk of acyclovir toxicity
Zidovudine Minor Increased drowsiness and lethargy

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Moderate
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 23, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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