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Acyclovir

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox....

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Acyclovir topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

Acyclovir topical (for the skin) is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat skin symptoms caused by the herpes virus. Acyclovir topical cream is used to treat cold sores on the lips and face. Acyclovir topical ointment is used to treat genital herpes lesions. There is no cure for herpes and acyclovir...

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Acyclovir (Ophthalmic) Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Acyclovir ophthalmic ointment is used to treat acute herpetic keratitis (dendritic ulcers) in patients with herpes simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) virus. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before using acyclovir In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must...

Acyclovir Tablets Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Acyclovir is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses. Acyclovir tablets are a formulation for oral administration. Each 800 mg tablet of acyclovir contains 800 mg of acyclovir and the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate...

Acyclovir Cream Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Acyclovir cream is a herpes simplex virus (HSV) deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Acyclovir cream should be applied 5 times per day for 4 days. Therapy...

Acyclovir vs Acyclovir Topical Comparison

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Acyclovir Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Acyclovir Side Effects Written by Carmen Pope, BPharm on March 18, 2025. Common Mild Serious FAQ Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It may be used to treat herpes infections such as: Chickenpox Cold sores Genital herpes Shingles...

Acyclovir Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Acyclovir Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 200 mg; 500 mg; 1000 mg; 800 mg; 400 mg; 200 mg / 5 mL; 50 mg / mL; 25 mg / mL; 50 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous / Immunocompetent Host Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous / Immunocompromised Host Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Herpes...

Acyclovir Topical Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Acyclovir Topical Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 5% Usual Adult Dose for: Herpes Simplex Labialis Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous / Immunocompromised Host Herpes Simplex Usual Pediatric Dose for: Herpes Simplex Labialis Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose...

Acyclovir Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Acyclovir Questions Related terms: Acyclovir Topical Overview Questions (24) Display All questions Unanswered questions Sort by Newest Oldest Popular Displaying 24 questions associated with Acyclovir . Can the shingles vaccine cause a genital herpes outbreak? I got my vaccine on a Friday, felt...

Acyclovir / Hydrocortisone Topical Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Acyclovir / Hydrocortisone Topical Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 5%-1% Usual Adult Dose for: Herpes Simplex Labialis Usual Pediatric Dose for: Herpes Simplex Labialis Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Precautions Dialysis Other Comments Usual...

Acyclovir Support Group

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Acyclovir Support Group Related terms: Acyclovir Topical Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Acyclovir has 24 questions and 132 members. Updated 4 May 2023. Featured questions Can the shingles vaccine cause a genital herpes outbreak? Updated 13 March 2025   78 answers Can you...

Acyclovir Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Acyclovir Interactions There are 67 drugs known to interact with acyclovir , along with 4 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 25 are major, 34 are moderate, and 8 are minor. Does acyclovir interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report using...

Acyclovir Topical Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Acyclovir Topical Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info Applies to acyclovir topical: topical cream, topical ointment . Precautions Women with genital herpes may be more likely to get cancer of the cervix (opening to the womb). Therefore, it is very important that...

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