Zovirax®
Pronounced: zoh-VIGH-racks
Generic name: Acyclovir
About
Zovirax liquid, capsules, and tablets are used in the treatment of certain infections with herpes viruses. These include genital herpes, shingles, and chickenpox. This drug may not be appropriate for everyone, and its use should be thoroughly discussed with your doctor. Zovirax ointment is used to treat initial episodes of genital herpes and certain herpes simplex infections of the skin and mucous membranes. Zovirax cream is used for herpes cold sores on the lips and face only.
Some doctors use Zovirax, along with other drugs, in the treatment of AIDS, and for unusual herpes infections such as those following kidney and bone marrow transplants.
Acyclovir (Generic Zovirax)
Acyclovir (Generic Zovirax) is taken as episodic treatment, it can reduce the severity of outbreaks of genital herpes, shorten their duration, an shortens the time during which the herpes virus is detected on skin surfaces, in a similar way to valacyclovir. As episodic treatment, acyclovir should be taken five times a day.
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Zovirax is a registered brand name of Glaxo Smith Kline.
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