5 mg/mL
If you are using acyclovir oral suspension, use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately
25-centimeter (approximately ½-inch) strip of ointment applied to each area of the
It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching )
800mg capsule 200mg Genital Herpes Initial treatment: 200 mg PO q4hr while awake (5
Acyclovir capsules, tablets, and oral suspension may be taken with meals
You may wipe the excess ointment away
Acyclovir is minimally absorbed systemically following topical route of administration, and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the ZOVIRAX Cream [see Clinical Pharmacology (12
The chemical name of acyclovir is 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-9- [ (2-hydroxyethoxy) methyl]-6 H -purin-6-one; it has the following structural formula: ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) helps manage infections, such as cold sores and genital herpes, caused by viruses
Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight
In addition, acyclovir is available as an intravenous drug, which is only given by a Acyclovir cream was applied at a dosage of 0
No signs of skin irritancy were noted
Acyclovir is minimally absorbed systemically following topical route of administration, and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the acyclovir cream [see Clinical Pharmacology ()]
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088
Famciclovir 250 mg orally 3 times/day for 7–10 days
The oral acyclovir dosage for treatment of primary or initial nonprimary genital herpes is 200 mg five times daily for 10 days
These are not all of the side effects that may occur
Dosage forms: CRM: 5% recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores), immunocompetent pts [12 yo and older] Dose: apply 5x/day x4 days; Start: at sx onset The FDA has approved a hydrocortisone plus acyclovir cream for the early treatment of recurrent cold sores to reduce the likelihood of ulcerative cold sores and to shorten the lesion healing time