Alovir 800mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is alovir 800mg tablet used for?
Alovir 800mg Tablet contains Acyclovir, an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying, reducing the severity and duration of outbreaks. Take it as prescribed, usually 5 times daily for 7-10 days.
- Generic Name: Acyclovir (800mg)
- Manufacturer: Adley Formulations
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? Over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical companies.
๐ alovir 800mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Detailed medical information is being added to our database.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Acyclovir (800mg) |
| Brand Name | alovir 800mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Adley Formulations |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take alovir 800mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
๐
Morning โ
โ๏ธ Afternoon โ
๐ Evening โ
๐ Night โ
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alovir 800mg tablet
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Photophobia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Probenecid | Moderate | Increased acyclovir levels and toxicity risk |
| Mycophenolate | Moderate | Increased risk of kidney toxicity |
| Zidovudine | Moderate | Increased risk of neurological effects |
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
Liver
Low
Kidney
Moderate
Heart
Low
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alovir 800mg tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Acyclovir (800mg)):
-
atc 800mg tabletAstron Healthcare โน36.09 82.6% CHEAPER
-
davaindia acyclovir 800mg tablet dtDavaindia Generic Pharmacy โน60.00 71.1% CHEAPER
-
glenvirax 800mg tabletGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน70.00 66.3% CHEAPER
-
aciherpin 800mg tabletAGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน85.71 58.7% CHEAPER
-
clovirax 800mg tablet dtManeesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน89.06 57.1% CHEAPER
-
ocurax 800mg tabletIpca Laboratories Ltd โน92.00 55.7% CHEAPER
-
dermavir 800mg tablet dtOlcare Laboratories โน115.50 44.4% CHEAPER
-
logivir 800 dt tabletCanixa Life Sciences Pvt โน130.00 37.4% CHEAPER
-
ospivir tablet dtWinsome Laboratories Pvt Ltd โน148.00 28.8% CHEAPER
-
zoviclovir 800 tabletHealing Pharma India Pvt Ltd โน149.00 28.3% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.