Skin irritation
Zovirax is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox
Aciclovir (Zovirax) Find out how aciclovir treats cold sores, chickenpox, shingles and other herpes virus infections, and how to take it
An open-label, uncontrolled trial with ZOVIRAX Cream was conducted in 113 patients aged 12 to 17 years with recurrent herpes labialis
Acyclovir (Zovirax Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash
during the prodrome or when lesions appear
Acyclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
, pain, burning, or blisters) begin to appear
It can appear anywhere on the body, but it typically appears on only one side of the face or body
Immunocompromised host: Less than 1 year: 10 mg/kg IV 3 times a day for 7 to 10 days
These symptoms may include: Pain, burning or tingling
The virus stays in your body after you have chickenpox, without causing any symptoms
Genital herpes: Typical initial dosage: 200 mg every 4 hours, five times per Famciclovir: 500 mg three times a day for 7 days, or 750 mg 1–2 times a day for 7 days
In addition to being an effective treatment for oral herpes, Zovirax can also be used to treat outbreaks and rashes caused by the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles
Generic acyclovir is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
Although much is known about the clinical course of herpes zoster (HZ; also called shingles) and its global burdens on healthcare systems and economics 1–4 (Table (Table1), 1), HZ impact on patients is rarely explored in terms of patient-centered outcomes
Use: For the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in pediatric patients 12 years of age Apply a layer of ZOVIRAX Cream to cover only the cold sore or cover only the area of tingling (or other symptoms) before the cold sore appears
It is also used to treat chickenpox and cold sores in children