Topical acyclovir comes as a cream and an ointment to apply to the skin
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Drug class: Topical antivirals
Generic Name (S): acyclovir Uses This medication is used to treat the first outbreak of genital herpes infection
Generic name: acyclovir (topical) [ a-SYE-klo-veer ] Brand name: Zovirax Topical Dosage forms: topical cream (5%), topical ointment (5%) Drug class: Topical
This medication is used to treat " cold sores / fever blisters " (herpes labialis)
ZOVIRAX Ointment 5% is a formulation for topical
Acyclovir is also available as a capsule, suspension, and buccal
VIROLOGY Mechanism of Antiviral Action: Acyclovir is a synthetic purine nucleoside analogue with in vitro and in vivo inhibitory activity against herpes simplex
These are not all of the side effects that may occur
Generic acyclovir is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost
This medication does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others
This medication will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria
The other study included 11 patients with localized varicella-zoster infections
Apply sufficient quantity to adequately cover all lesions every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days
strip of ointment applied to each area of the affected skin measuring 5 × 5 centimeters (approximately 2 × 2 Descriptions
Acyclovir cream is the proposed generic name for acyclovir, a synthetic deoxynucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses
Apply to the affected area and rub in gently as directed by your doctor, usually 5 times a day (every 3 to 4 hours) for 4 days for cold sores
It is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox, and shingles
USES: This medication is used to treat the first outbreak of genital herpes infection
In addition, no drug was detected in blood and urine by radioimmunoassay (sensitivity, 0
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that treats infections caused by HSV-1, HSV-2, and varicella-zoster viruses such as chickenpox, genital herpes, and shingles
5 % ointment: Zovirax topical - 5 % cream: acyclovir topical - 5 % ointment: acyclovir topical - 5 % ointment: acyclovir topical - 5 % ointment: acyclovir topical - In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes
5 g tin tube with a black low density polyethylene cap as a clear, colorless, sterile ophthalmic ointment for topical use containing 3% acyclovir active drug
Acyclovir is converted to acyclovir monophosphate by virus-specific thymidine kinase then further converted to acyclovir triphosphate by other cellular Zovirax Cream Prices, Coupons and Patient Assistance Programs
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