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Aciclovir ACV, also known as acyclovir, is an antiviral medication. |
Synthetic antiviral with activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster virus Used to treat herpes labialis, herpes genitalis, herpes simplex encephalitis, herpes simplex keratitis, neonatal herpes infection, chickenpox varicella, shingles zoster. For infants with HSV infection but who have not progressed to HSV disease, treat for 10 days to prevent progression from infection to disease preemptive therapy. |
IV acyclovir sodium is used for the treatment of initial and recurrent mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections and the treatment of varicella-zoster infections in immunocompromised adults and children; for the treatment of severe first episodes of genital herpes infections in immunocompetent individuals; and for the treatment of HSV encephalitis and neonatal HSV infections. Acyclovir is used orally for the treatment of initial and recurrent episodes of genital herpes; for the acute treatment of herpes zoster shingles, zoster in immunocompetent individuals; and for the treatment of varicella chickenpox in immunocompetent individuals. |
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Nausea, diarrhea, headache, or vomiting may occur. |
This leaflet is for parents and carers about how to use this medicine in children. Aciclovir is known as an anti-viral medicine. |
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It is available as a tablet for the treatment of herpes and as a cream or tablet for the treatment of cold sores. I understand. |
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