Herperax 5% Ointment

Herperax 5% Ointment, an anti-viral drug, prevents the growth of the virus by attacking the infected cells. Herperax 5% Ointment is used to treat a number of viral infections such as-

• Herpes- In case of treatment, a dosage of 200mg is given to be taken 5 time daily, at an interval of 4 hours for a period of 5 days. For prevention of herpes, 200mg is prescribed to be taken 4 times a daily, after every 6 hours for a period of 6 to 12 months.
• Chicken pox
• shingles- In case of treatment, a dosage of 800mg is given to be taken 5 time daily, at an interval of 4 hours daily for a week.

It is best that you avoid taking Herperax 5% Ointment if you allergic to the drug or any ingredients in it. Special care should be taken if you are on Herperax 5% Ointment and suffer from other health issues like kidney problems, abnormalities of the nervous system or taking various other drugs. Inform you doctor if you are on medication that treats gout, asthma, peptic ulcers or if you are taking an immunosuppressant. In this case he will prescribe Herperax 5% Ointment only if it is safe for you. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should take medical advice before they start taking Herperax 5% Ointment, to ensure if the drug is safe for their child or not.

Take the drug as per specific directions of your medical practitioner. Available in tablet form, Herperax 5% Ointment can be taken before or with a meal. If you cannot swallow the tablet whole, disperse it in water, stir and drink.

You should be aware of some of the side effects that you may suffer from while taking this medicine. Dizziness, diarrhea, rashes, headache, weakness and light sensitivity are some common side effects and gradually disappear. Some of the more serious side effects are- allergic reactions, hives, and loss of hair and development of hepatitis. Get in touch with your doctor if your side effects do not go away.