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Zovirax

Active Ingredient(s): Acyclovir
First Approved by the FDA: March 29, 1982
Pharmaceutical Company: GLAXOSMITHKLINE

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Aciclovir (INN) ( /esaklvr/) or acyclovir (USAN, former BAN), chemical name acycloguanosine, abbreviated as ACV,[1] is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug, marketed under trade names such as Cyclovir, Herpex, Acivir, Acivirax, Zovirax, and Xovir. One of the most commonly used antiviral drugs, it is primarily used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, as well as in the treatment of varicella zoster (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Contents 1 History 2 Pharmaco ...

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Equivalent Medicine
I would like to know the equivalent medicine for ZOVIRAX LIP which will be available in India.
Saturday, 3/10/2012 3:09:44 AM  2 Replies  Subscribe to thread 215144
Small Round White M 253
I think it may be zovirax or some generic form.
Wednesday, 11/23/2011 4:30:33 PM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 216061
Zovirax
Zovirax
Tuesday, 3/27/2007 9:47:46 PM  Post a Reply 
Zovirax
Can Zovirax be used for a calace?
Monday, 9/11/2006 5:07:34 AM  1 Reply  Subscribe to thread 173715
zovirax cream
My dentist prescribed this for ulcers resulting from dental trauma. Can you put it inside your mouth?
Tuesday, 10/18/2005 8:54:50 AM  Post a Reply 
zovirax eye oinment

Tuesday, 6/7/2005 9:44:56 AM  Post a Reply 

Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Acyclovir
  • Capsule: 200mg
  • Cream: 5%
  • Injection: 1000mg, 1gm/vial, 250mg/vial, 25mg/ml, 500mg, 500mg/vial, 50mg/ml
  • Ointment: 5%
  • Suspension: 200mg/5ml
  • Tablet: 200mg, 400mg, 800mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

Other drugs which contain Acyclovir or a similar ingredient: (4 results)

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