- Generic name : Acyclovir
- Brand names: Zovirax
- Drug class: Antiviral, nucleoside analogue
Acyclovir (known under the brand name Zovirax) is an antiviral prescription medicine used to treat initial genital herpes infections,
recurrent genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles), and chickenpox.
Acyclovir
reduces the pain and the number of lesions in the initial case,
and decreases the frequency and severity of outbreaks in those with recurrent
infections. In the treatment of shingles, acyclovir reduces pain,
shortens the healing time, and limits the spread of virus and the
formation of new lesions.
Acyclovir Prescription
| Dosage |
Quantity |
Pharmacy |
Price |
Shipping |
Buy |
| 400 mg |
30 tablets |
Health Solutions Network |
$77 |
$18 |
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| 400 mg |
90 tablets |
Health Solutions Network |
$92 |
$18 |
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| Dosage |
Quantity |
Pharmacy |
Price |
Buy |
| Acyclovir 400 mg |
90 tablets |
4RX |
$59 |
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| Acyclovir 400 mg |
180 tablets |
4RX |
$108 |
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| Acyclovir 800 mg |
90 tablets |
4RX |
$79 |
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| Acyclovir 800 mg |
180 tablets |
4RX |
$155 |
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Drug Information
Acyclovir can be used to treat chicken pox and acts to reduce
healing time, limit the number of lesions, and reduce fever if used
within the first 24 hours after the onset of the disease.
How to take
- Acyclovir may be taken with or without food.
- This drug is not a cure for herpes and does not prevent transmission
of virus.
- Contact health care provider if medication does not seem to
be controlling lesions and/or symptoms or if intolerable side
effects develop.
- Changing the dosage regimen without doctor's approval may result in decreased effectiveness and herpes outbreak.
Acyclovir dosage
Genital herpes:
Adults:
Initial episode: 200 mg every 4 hours while awake (5 times/day)
for 10 days; 400 mg 3 times/day for 5-10 days has also been reported
Recurrence: 200 mg every 4 hours while awake (5 times/day) for 5
days; 400 mg 3 times/day for 5 days has also been reported
Chronic suppression: 400 mg twice daily or 200 mg 3-5 times/day,
for up to 12 months followed by re-evaluation
Herpes zoster (shingles):
Adults (immunocompetent): 800 mg every 4 hours (5 times/day)
for 7-10 days
Varicella-zoster (chickenpox):
Children >= 2 years and <= 40 kg (immunocompetent):
20 mg/kg/dose (up to 800 mg/dose) 4 times/day for 5 days
Adults and Children >40 kg (immunocompetent): 800 mg/dose
4 times a day for 5 days
Drug interactions
- Zidovudine: Increased propensity for lethargy.
- Incompatibility: Precipitation may occur with bacteriostatic
water. Do not add acyclovir to biologic or colloidal fluids.
Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an alternative medication for Acyclovir you can buy without prescription for herpes treatment.
