Vilerm Indications/Uses

Tablet: Treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections of the skin and mucous membrane including treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes.
For the suppression (prevention of recurrences) of recurrent herpes simplex infections in immunocompetent patient and for the prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients.
Treatment of varicella infections (Chickenpox).
Treatment of herpes zoster (Shingles).
Prophylaxis of CMV infection in bone marrow transplant recipients. The administration of one month's treatment with Acyclovir IV infusion followed by 6 months treatment with high dose oral Acyclovir reduced the mortality rate after transplantation.
Powder for infusion: VILERM IV INFUSION is indicated for treatment and prevention of the following infections caused by susceptible viruses: 1. Treatment of herpes simplex infections.
2. Prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immune-compromised patients.
3. Treatment of varicella zoster infections (Chickenpox and Shingles).
4. Treatment of herpes simplex infections in the neonate.
5. Prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in bone marrow transplant recipients. It has been shown that high dose Acyclovir IV infusion reduces the incidence and delays the onset of CMV infection. When high dose Acyclovir IV infusion is followed by 6 months treatment with high dose oral Acyclovir, mortality and the incidence of viraemia are also reduced.