Acyclovir
Brand names: Zovirax
Drug class: Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Prescription only
Available as: oral, topical, injection
What is acyclovir used for?
- Aids-related opportunistic infections
- Chickenpox
- Epstein-barr virus infections
- Herpes genitalis
- Herpes labialis
- Herpes simplex encephalitis
- Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes: Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Chickenpox: Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella).
Acyclovir price
Generic: From $0.096 each, about $2.89 for 30 (400 mg tablet); other forms from $0.076 per mL (200 mg/5 mL suspension).
Brand: No brand price listed.
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