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Cidonat Injection

Cidofovir (75mg/ml)
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Cidonat 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 26 Jul 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Cidofovir (75mg/ml)

Salt Synonyms

Cidofovirum

Marketer

Natco Pharma Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C
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Product introduction

Cidonat 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.

Cidonat 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 Cidonat Injection

  • Treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection

Benefits of Cidonat 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. Cidonat 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 Cidonat 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 Cidonat
  • 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 Cidonat Injection

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

How Cidonat Injection works

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

Quick tips

  • Cidonat 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 Cidonat Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

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

Kidney

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

Liver

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

Taking Cidonat 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:
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Marketer details

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

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Country of origin: India

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