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I am having loose motions for last 14 days. I just recovered from chicken pox and had taken acyclovir 800 for five days 4 times a day. Is the loose motiins due to side effect or any other priblem?
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Dr. Himanshuyrs exp
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Acyclovir can cause diarrhoea. Start taking ors sachet 1sachet in 1litre of water. Take cap bifilac twice a day for 7 days. If situation worsens immediately consult a nearby physician.
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