Dosage
during the prodrome or when lesions appear
Apply Zovirax Cream to the
It works by attacking the herpes simplex virus, of which there are two types: Type 1 herpes simplex virus is the usual cause of cold sores around the mouth
Missed Dose How to use Zovirax cream
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
Uses for Zovirax Ointment
Acyclovir should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
These concentrations
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
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Descriptions
Zovirax Cream is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of cold sores (Herpes Labialis) and Genital Herpes
There is also a combination drug (trade name: Zovirax Duo) that contains both aciclovir and a mild steroid
Acyclovir is a white to off-white crystalline powder with the molecular formula C 8 H 11 N 5 O 3 and a molecular weight of 225
It is an antiviral medication that helps to reduce the pain and severity of herpes lesions or sores
Severely immunocompromised patient (eg, after marrow transplant) or those w/ impaired gut absorption Double the dose to 400 mg or alternatively, IV may be considered
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do
Inhibits herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1), 2 (HSV-2), and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
This drug was not teratogenic in mouse, rabbit, or rat at exposures greatly more than human exposure