Zimivir 1000 Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis genital herpes infection and herpes zoster infections It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection Zimivir 1000 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better It may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage Zimivir 1000 Tablet may cause a few common side effects like headache Nausea and stomach pain Inform your doctor if these bother you or persist for a longer duration Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding