Hi, there!
Login / Sign Up
Buy medicines
Buy health products
Book lab tests
Consult a doctor
1mg Care Plan
Cancer Care
Ayurveda
Partnerships
New
Hindi articles
Offers
All diseases
New
All medicines
Medicines by therapeutic class
Contact us
Need help?
Privacy policy
Return policy
Terms and conditions
Editorial policy
Get more features! Download the app now
Medicine Reminders
Monthly/weekly subscriptions
Health records and analysis
24*7 Emergency services
Download app on the App StoreDownload app on the Google play store
Choose city
Sign in to your account
or
By signing in you agree to our
Terms & conditions
 and 
Privacy policy
Sku Image
Sku Image

Cidnavir Injection

Cidofovir (375mg)
Genuine
Authenticity Assured
Prescription
required
Cidnavir Injection is an antiviral medicine used to treat viral infections caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adult patients having acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It helps prevent multiplication of viruses and reduces the risk of complications that can result from the infection.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 20 Jul 2026 | 01:04 AM (IST)
₹48149
₹51773
7% off
Get for
₹47149
right chevron icon
on orders above ₹1200
Use Code 1MGNEWPLUS
Get for
₹47149
right chevron icon
on orders above ₹300
Use Code 1MGNEW
1/2
Welcome Gift | For First Order
15% EXTRA OFF
divider
care plan
Save extra ₹1925 on this item
at ₹165 (3 months)
Add Care Plan
Are you sure you want to remove Care Plan?
5 ml Injection
Get by Friday, 24 July
Delivery Icon
Location Icon
Gurgaon
Payment

Payment

Online only

Return

Return

Not available

Expiry after

Expiry after

Oct, 2026

 
 
0
footer-icon

Save more with additional offers

offer icon
10% cashback up to 200 on Min Transaction of Rs.1000, for first time users of Airtel Payments Bank.
10% cashback up to 200 on Min Transaction of Rs.1000, for first time users of Airtel Payments Bank.
chevron icon
offer icon
Get upto Rs.500 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.999/- with Mobikwik Wallet.
Get upto Rs.500 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.999/- with Mobikwik Wallet.
chevron icon
offer icon
Get upto Rs.150 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.599/- with Mobikwik UPI.
Get upto Rs.150 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.599/- with Mobikwik UPI.
chevron icon
offer icon
10% cashback up to 200 on Min Transaction of Rs.1000, for first time users of Airtel Payments Bank.
10% cashback up to 200 on Min Transaction of Rs.1000, for first time users of Airtel Payments Bank.
chevron icon
offer icon
Get upto Rs.500 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.999/- with Mobikwik Wallet.
Get upto Rs.500 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.999/- with Mobikwik Wallet.
chevron icon
offer icon
Get upto Rs.150 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.599/- with Mobikwik UPI.
Get upto Rs.150 Cashback on minimum transaction of Rs.599/- with Mobikwik UPI.
chevron icon
offer icon
Flat ₹30 cashback. T&C Apply*
Flat ₹30 cashback. T&C Apply*
chevron icon

General Information

Contains

Cidofovir (375mg)

Salt Synonyms

Cidofovirum

Marketer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
The content is shown in English
Cidnavir Injection image
Cidnavir Injection image

Product introduction

Cidnavir Injection is generally given under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment. Get the injection for as long as the doctor prescribes it. Your doctor may also do blood tests before starting and during treatment with this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include protein in your urine, nausea, vomiting, fever, weakness, headahce, and rash. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or bother you. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

Cidnavir Injection is contraindicated in patients with kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medicine as it may harm the developing baby.

Uses of Cidnavir Injection

  • Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Cidnavir Injection

Treatment of 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. Cidnavir Injection helps to prevent multiplication of the infection causing virus and treats the infection. It is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Cidnavir Injection

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 Cidnavir
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Infection
  • Hair loss
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain
  • Increased creatinine level in blood
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Fungal infection of mouth
  • Protein in urine

How to use Cidnavir Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cidnavir Injection works

Cidnavir Injection stops the cytomegalovirus virus from being able to make copies of itself and spread.

Quick tips

  • Cidnavir Injection helps in the treatment of herpes, chickenpox, and shingles.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
  • If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cidnavir Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cidnavir Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cidnavir Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Cidnavir Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Cidnavir Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cidnavir Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cidnavir with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with Cidofovir. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function frequently.
Moderate

Valganciclovir (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Valganciclovir from the body.
Moderate

Ganciclovir (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.
Moderate

Ganciclovir (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your kidney's functioning closely. Cidofovir may slow down the removal of Ganciclovir from the body.
Mild

Valsartan (Oral Route)

Cidofovir may raise blood levels of Valsartan. Cidofovir may raise blood levels of Valsartan.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidones

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

References

  1. LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 2012. Cidofovir. 2017. [Accessed 02 Jan. 2026]. Available from:
100% genuine products
100% genuine products
Safe & secure payments
Safe & secure payments
No contact delivery
No contact delivery
Fully sanitized facilities
Fully sanitized facilities
<h3 class=titleMediumExtraBold>Want to know more</h3>

Want to know more

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information
<h3 class=titleMediumExtraBold>Have issue with the content</h3>

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cidnavir Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Lab tests offered by us

Why we need a prescription?
Homeright_chevronAnti Infectivesright_chevronAntivirals Excluding Hiv Productsright_chevron
Cidnavir Injection
close sheet
brand logo
Making healthcare understandable, accessible & affordable
India’s largest healthcare platform
260m+
Visitors
31m+
Orders Delivered
1800+
Cities
India's only LegitScript and ISO/ IEC 27001:2022 certified online healthcare platform
URS

Access medical and health information

Tata 1mg provides you with medical information which is curated, written and verified by experts, accurate and trustworthy. Our experts create high-quality content about medicines, diseases, lab investigations, Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products, Ayurvedic herbs/ingredients, and alternative remedies.

Order medicines online

Get free medicine home delivery in over 1800 cities across India. You can also order Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and other Over-The-Counter (OTC) health products. Your safety is our top priority. All products displayed on Tata 1mg are procured from verified and licensed pharmacies.

Book lab tests

Book any lab tests and preventive health packages from certified labs and get tested from the comfort of your home. Enjoy free home sample collection, view reports online and consult a doctor online for free.

Consult a doctor online

Got a health query? Consult doctors online from the comfort of your home for free. Chat privately with our registered medical specialists to connect directly with verified doctors. Your privacy is guaranteed.
facebookinstagramtwitteryoutubelinkedinmedium
Our payment partners
visamastercardamerican expressrupaypaytmamazon paygoogle paymobiwikfreechargephone paysimpleairtel
TATA
© 2026 Tata 1mg. All rights reserved. All medicines are dispensed in compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. We do not process requests for Schedule X and habit forming drugs.