Zovirax
Aciclovir tablets for shingles and genital herpes. It stops the virus from reproducing, which helps the sores heal.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Aciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg · 800mg
Zovirax is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Zovirax depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Zovirax details
- Conditions
- Herpes Zoster · Genital Herpes Simplex · Varicella
- Alternative names
- acyclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Known off-label uses
- cytomegalovirus prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to acyclovir
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; diarrhoea; transient transaminase elevation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention; neurologic toxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Aciclovir tablets for shingles and genital herpes. It stops the virus from reproducing, which helps the sores heal.
Mechanism of action
Selectively terminates viral DNA chain elongation by blocking DNA polymerase inside infected host cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Zovirax names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Aciclovir at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.