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Zovirax

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

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Zovirax Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

ZOVIRAX is the brand name for acyclovir, a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. ZOVIRAX Capsules, Tablets, and Suspension are formulations for oral administration. Each capsule of ZOVIRAX contains 200 mg of acyclovir and the inactive ingredients corn starch, lactose, magnesium...

Zovirax results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill ZOVIRAX Logo White U-shape is Zovirax
  • Pill ZOVIRAX 800 Purple Oval is Zovirax
  • Pill Wellcome ZOVIRAX 200 Blue Capsule/Oblong is Zovirax

Zovirax Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Zovirax Dosage Acute Treatment of Herpes Zoster: 800 mg every 4 hours orally, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Genital Herpes: Treatment of Initial Genital Herpes: 200 mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 10 days. Chronic Suppressive Therapy for Recurrent Disease: 400 mg 2 times daily for up to 12...

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Zovirax Cream Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Zovirax Cream Dosage ZOVIRAX Cream should be applied 5 times per day for 4 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following the onset of signs or symptoms of herpes labialis, i.e. during the prodrome or when lesions appear. For adolescents 12 years of age and older, the dosage is...

Zovirax Ointment Dosage Guide

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Zovirax Ointment Dosage Apply sufficient quantity to adequately cover all lesions every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days. The dose size per application will vary depending upon the total lesion area but should approximate a one-half inch ribbon of ointment per 4 square inches of surface area. A...

Zovirax Suspension Dosage Guide

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Zovirax Suspension Dosage Acute Treatment of Herpes Zoster 800 mg every 4 hours orally, 5 times daily for 7 to 10 days. Genital Herpes Treatment of Initial Genital Herpes 200 mg every 4 hours, 5 times daily for 10 days. Chronic Suppressive Therapy for Recurrent Disease 400 mg 2 times daily for up...

Zovirax vs Zovirax Cream Comparison

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Comparing Zovirax vs Zovirax Cream View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Zovirax (acyclovir) Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and...

Zovirax Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Zovirax Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Zovirax Side Effects associated with acyclovir . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Zovirax . Applies to...

Zovirax Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

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

Zovirax Pill Images - What does Zovirax look like?

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Zovirax Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Zovirax (Acyclovir Ointment) Information Consumer Information

Consumer Information (Drugs.com)

Zovirax (Ointment) Play pronunciation Uses Before taking Warnings Dosage Side effects Overdose Uses of Zovirax: It is used to treat genital warts . It is used to treat herpes infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Zovirax? If you are allergic to Zovirax ( acyclovir ointment...

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