Acyclovir Tablets IP 800mg
Antivirals

Acyclovir Tablets IP 800mg

Pack Sizes Available

Blister Strip: 5 x 5 Tablets
Blister Strip: 10 x 5 Tablets
Export Carton: 100 x 5 Tablets

Product Description

Shingles is the condition that pushed Acyclovir dosing to its highest tablet strength, and there's a real clinical reason for that. Herpes zoster treatment works best when it's started early and dosed aggressively, since the goal is limiting nerve damage and the risk of postherpetic neuralgia, not just managing the rash. An 800mg tablet lets that aggressive dosing happen without asking a patient to swallow a stack of lower strength tablets five times a day. Each tablet contains 800mg of Acyclovir, the highest strength in the standard oral tablet range, working through the same viral DNA polymerase inhibition mechanism as the 200mg and 400mg strengths. The drug is selectively activated inside virus-infected cells, where it's converted to its active triphosphate form and incorporated into replicating viral DNA, stopping the virus from multiplying while sparing healthy cells from meaningful effect. This strength is specifically indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster, commonly dosed at 800mg five times daily for seven to ten days, and it's also used in some chickenpox treatment protocols where a higher single dose is called for. Early initiation of therapy, ideally within 72 hours of rash onset for shingles, is a well-established clinical principle for getting the most benefit from this strength. For a distributor, the 800mg strength rounds out a complete Acyclovir range, covering the higher-acuity end of herpesvirus treatment that the 200mg and 400mg strengths aren't dosed for. Hospital pharmacies and dermatology-focused prescribers in particular tend to keep this strength on hand specifically for shingles presentations, where treatment timing matters more than almost any other factor in the outcome. We manufacture this strength to WHO-GMP standards as part of a complete three-strength Acyclovir range, with contract manufacturing available under a buyer's own brand. Fifteen years of exporting antiviral formulations from India means the documentation behind this product is built for hospital and institutional procurement as readily as retail pharmacy channels.

Technical Specifications

  • Active Ingredient: Acyclovir IP 800mg per tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Drug Class: Synthetic Purine Nucleoside Analogue (Antiviral)
  • Mechanism: Inhibits viral DNA polymerase, halting herpesvirus replication
  • Primary Indication: Acute treatment of Herpes Zoster (shingles)
  • Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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It is primarily indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), and it is also used in certain chickenpox treatment protocols requiring a higher single dose.

Starting Acyclovir therapy early, ideally within 72 hours of rash onset, is associated with better outcomes, including reduced risk of postherpetic neuralgia, the persistent nerve pain that can follow a shingles outbreak.

The 800mg strength is commonly dosed five times daily for seven to ten days for acute herpes zoster treatment, following the prescribing physician's specific regimen.

The mechanism is identical across all Acyclovir strengths, selective inhibition of viral DNA polymerase in infected cells. The 800mg strength simply allows the higher total dose needed for herpes zoster to be reached with fewer tablets per dose.

Yes, dosage adjustment is recommended for patients with reduced renal function, and this should be assessed by the prescribing physician before and during treatment.

Yes, we manufacture 200mg, 400mg and 800mg Acyclovir tablets under WHO-GMP standards, giving distributors a complete dosing range under one supply relationship.

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