acyclovir
acyclovir is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: acyclovir; Generic name: ACYCLOVIR; Drug class: Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC].
| Brand name | acyclovir |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ACYCLOVIR |
| Drug class | Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Acyclovir Ointment 5% is indicated in the management of initial genital herpes and in limited non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply sufficient quantity to adequately cover all lesions every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days. 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. A finger cot or rubber glove should be used when applying Acyclovir Ointment to prevent autoinoculation of other body sites and transmission of infection to other persons. Therapy should be initiated a |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Acyclovir Ointment 5% is intended for cutaneous use only and should not be used in the eye. |
| Active ingredient(s) | ACYCLOVIR |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=12df1991-fb1c-45df-acf3-706b1e8ecfc3 |