Zovirax Ointment

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Skin infections (topicals)

Zovirax Ointment Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Acyclovir 5%.

Pharmacological Class

Nucleoside analogue.

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How Supplied

Oint—30g; Crm—5g

Zovirax Ointment Indications

Indications

Initial herpes genitalis. Limited non-life threatening mucocutaneous herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients.

Zovirax Ointment Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Apply using finger cot or rubber glove every 3 hrs 6 times daily for 7 days.

Zovirax Ointment Contraindications

Not Applicable

Zovirax Ointment Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Zovirax Ointment Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Avoid eyes, mucous membranes. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Zovirax Ointment Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Zovirax Ointment Interactions

Not Applicable

Zovirax Ointment Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Local reactions.

Zovirax Ointment Clinical Trials

See Literature

Zovirax Ointment Note

Not Applicable

Zovirax Ointment Patient Counseling

See Literature

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