Natclovir 250 Capsule is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus in immunocompromised people who have undergone an organ or bone marrow transplantation. It also reduces the risk of blindness in a serious eye infection caused by CMV, known as CMV retinitis.

Natclovir 250 Capsule is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Natclovir Capsule

Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Natclovir Capsule

In Cytomegalovirus Infection

Cytomegalovirus infection is a common virus infection which may have no symptoms at all or may have symptoms like fever and fatigue. Severe infection may show symptoms involving the eyes, brain, or other internal organs. This virus is spread through sexual and nonsexual contact with body secretions in people who are immunocompromised or those who have undergone any transplant. Natclovir 250 Capsule helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. Keep taking it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Natclovir Capsule

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 Natclovir

Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash

How to use Natclovir Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Natclovir 250 Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Natclovir 250 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Natclovir 250 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Natclovir 250 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Natclovir 250 Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy, dizzy, confused or shaky, or you may lose your balance or have fits while using Natclovir 250 Capsule.

Kidney

CAUTION

Natclovir 250 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Natclovir 250 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

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

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Nucleoside analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

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Marketer details

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Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India

Country of origin: India

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