Wyclovir 250mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 23 Jul 2024 | 08:47 PM (IST)

Wyclovir 250mg Injection is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, genital herpes infection, and chickenpox. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.

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General Information

Contains

Acyclovir (250mg)

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Salvus Pharma

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Product introduction

Wyclovir 250mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects include vomiting, nausea, and increased liver enzymes. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Wyclovir Injection

Benefits of Wyclovir Injection

Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
Wyclovir 250mg Injection is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Chickenpox
Wyclovir 250mg Injection is used for the treatment of chickenpox. It is most effective if it is started within 24 to 48 hours after the onset of the rash. It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. However, chickenpox is highly contagious. You can help prevent the spread of chickenpox by practicing good hygiene and washing your hands frequently. Reduce your exposure to people who have chickenpox. If you already have chickenpox, stay at home until all of your blisters have dried and crusted over.

Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Wyclovir 250mg Injection can shorten the length and severity of shingles. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent shingles. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing shingles.

Herpes labialis
Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. Wyclovir 250mg Injection can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.

Genital herpes infection
Genital herpes infection is a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores. It can affect both men and women. Symptoms include pain, itching and irritation. Wyclovir 250mg Injection helps in treating the symptoms effectively and also prevents multiplication of the infection causing virus.

Side effects of Wyclovir Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Wyclovir

Vomiting
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Wyclovir Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Wyclovir Injection works

Wyclovir 250mg Injection is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

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Quick tips

It is given by slow intravenous (I.V.) infusion over a 1-hour period to avoid damage to kidneys.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Wyclovir 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Wyclovir 250mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Wyclovir 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Wyclovir 250mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

Wyclovir 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Wyclovir 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Will I get cured after taking Wyclovir 250mg Injection for shingles?

Wyclovir 250mg Injection is an antiviral medicine effective against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses. It does not cure infections caused by these viruses but helps to minimize the symptoms and shorten the duration of infection. It does not remove the viruses from the body but prevents the viruses from dividing and spreading.

How is Wyclovir 250mg Injection administered?

Wyclovir 250mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. It is given by slow intravenous (I.V) infusion over a one hour period to avoid damage to kidneys. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Wyclovir 250mg Injection.

Does Wyclovir 250mg Injection prevent transmission of infection to others?

No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Wyclovir 250mg Injection. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.

What are the serious side effects of Wyclovir 250mg Injection?

Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.

Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Wyclovir 250mg Injection?

Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Wyclovir 250mg Injection. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Wyclovir 250mg Injection, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.

What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Wyclovir 250mg Injection accidentally?

Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Wyclovir 250mg Injection over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Can I get resistant to Wyclovir 250mg Injection treatment?

Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Wyclovir 250mg Injection. If you are not responding to Wyclovir 250mg Injection, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.

Is hair loss caused due to Wyclovir 250mg Injection permanent?

Hair loss is an uncommon side effect of Wyclovir 250mg Injection. It stops when the medicine is discontinued.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Related lab tests

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 DNA PCR

Herpes Simplex Virus 1 IgG

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 DNA PCR

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgG

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 IgM

Varicella Zoster IgG

Varicella Zoster IgM

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Patient concerns

How to treat Herpes treatment sir?? Its came to me on sonta right side only, please help me sir

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Hello PATIENT a picture.Herpes simplex and herpes zoster r different and have different dosage

Treatment of Herpes and precautions

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Herpes is of two types Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zooster. Treatment requires correct diagnosis. Let me know your symptoms and if you can send me the clinical findings of your Doctor

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