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What is Acyclovir
AcyclovirThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAcyclovir is a medication used to treat a variety of infections caused by the herpes virus, including herpes simplex, _Varicella zoster_, herpes zoster, herpes labialis, and acute herpetic keratitis. It was first approved by the FDA in 1982 and can be prescribed to patients as young as 6 years old. Acyclovir is the most common first-line treatment for these types of viral infections.
Zoviraxis the brand name
Acyclovir Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Zovirax
Acyclovir
1982
496
Effectiveness
How Acyclovir Affects PatientsAcyclovir is a drug that interrupts the replication of different kinds of herpes viruses. It’s very safe to use and is unlikely to cause an overdose in healthy patients.
How Acyclovir works in the bodyAcyclovir works by preventing virus cells from replicating. It does this by first being converted into a monophosphate form, then a diphosphate form, and finally a triphosphate form. The triphosphate form of acyclovir binds to the DNA of virus cells, stopping them from replicating and growing. In some cases, acyclovir is so powerful that it stops the virus' DNA polymerase enzyme from functioning, preventing the virus from replicating.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested amount of Acyclovir is contingent upon the determined condition, including Cytomegalovirus Infections, serious Genital herpes and Herpes simplex type I reactivation. Dosage is additionally subject to the method of delivery (e.g. Cream - Topical or Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous) referenced in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
VZV re-activation
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Herpes Labialis
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
prophylaxis of VZV re-activation
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Herpes simplex type I reactivation
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Cytomegalovirus Infections
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Keratitis, Herpetic
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Recurrent Herpes Labialis
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Bone Marrow Transplant
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
severe Genital herpes
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
prophylaxis of HSV re-activation
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Genital Herpes
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Neutropenia
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Genital Herpes
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Chickenpox
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Immunocompromised
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Herpes Simplex Infections
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Shingles
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Bell's Palsy
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Communicable Diseases
200.0 mg, , 400.0 mg, 800.0 mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 5.0 %, 500.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution, Injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution - Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intravenous, Solution, Solution - Intravenous, Buccal, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Buccal, Ophthalmic, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Tablet - Buccal, Cutaneous, Ointment - Cutaneous, Kit, Kit - Oral; Topical, Oral; Topical
Warnings
Acyclovir ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Acyclovir may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Acyclovir Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Acyclovir.
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Acyclovir is combined with Neomycin.
Procainamide
Major
The excretion of Procainamide can be decreased when combined with Acyclovir.
Tenofovir
Major
Acyclovir may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
Acyclovir may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.
Acyclovir Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Diclofenac can cause agitation, unconsciousness, seizures, extreme tiredness, and a buildup of substances in the kidneys. These symptoms are more likely to occur in patients who are given high doses without monitoring their fluid and electrolyte levels or having reduced kidney function. If an overdose occurs, it should be treated with supportive care.
Acyclovir Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Acyclovir?
34 active clinical trials are currently being conducted to evaluate the potential of Acyclovir for preventing VZV reactivation, and in the treatment of Immunocompromised and Communicable Diseases.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
prophylaxis of HSV re-activation
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of VZV re-activation
0 Actively Recruiting
VZV re-activation
0 Actively Recruiting
Neutropenia
14 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Genital Herpes
0 Actively Recruiting
Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Chickenpox
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Herpes Simplex Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Keratitis, Herpetic
0 Actively Recruiting
Shingles
14 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1, Not Applicable
Cytomegalovirus Infections
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable
Cytomegalovirus Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Herpes simplex type I reactivation
0 Actively Recruiting
Bone Marrow Transplant
23 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 1
Immunocompromised
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1
Herpes Labialis
0 Actively Recruiting
Genital Herpes
0 Actively Recruiting
Recurrent Herpes Labialis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Bell's Palsy
0 Actively Recruiting
Acyclovir Reviews: What are patients saying about Acyclovir?
5Patient Review
2/2/2019 I'm really impressed with this medication. It's stopped my cold sores from developing entirely. I would highly recommend it to others who suffer from the same problem.
5Patient Review
8/25/2019 This medication is a lifesaver for me. I get cold sores frequently, and this speeds up the healing process by days or even weeks. I travel a lot, so it's great to have on hand wherever I go.
5Patient Review
6/10/2021 I really hope that Acyclovir becomes cheaper so that more people can afford it and fight back against viruses.
5Patient Review
7/29/2021 Acyclovir has been great for me. I take it once a day and it really helps manage the symptoms of my disease.
5Patient Review
10/19/2021 I've been taking this medication daily as prescribed, and I haven't had any issues since.
5Patient Review
3/30/2022 I kept getting recurrent episodes of labialis, but this treatment really cleared it up. It's more expensive than some other options, but it's worth it!
5Patient Review
6/22/2022 I've been using this medication for cold sores for years, and it really works! I take two pills at the first sign of a sore, and then one pill per day for a week. This has helped me avoid painful and unsightly cold sores.
4.7Patient Review
12/12/2019 Since I started this medication when I was 18, it's been working great. For a while, I had constant breakouts; now that I take the medication every day, I have only a handful of breakouts each year--and they go away in three days at most! They're also less painful now.
4.3Patient Review
9/9/2020 Acyclovir effectively cleared my cold sore, but it came back soon after I stopped taking it. A maintenance dose of 200mg 3x per day didn't do much. In my case, 400mg 3x per day was the sweet spot. Not sure how long I'll need to keep this up, because as soon as I stop, the outbreak returns - often worse than it was before.
4Patient Review
9/11/2019 Acyclovir has been a godsend for me. I've been on it for over a year to manage my symptoms, and it's been incredibly effective. I will say, though, that you need to be aware of the potential side effects before starting any kind of treatment like this.
4Patient Review
5/20/2019 I am 61 years old and have been with shingles the first time. My doctor prescribed me 800mg 3xs a day for 7 days. With my first taking this drug, I felt sleepy, I like to sleep most of the time.I felt light-headedness, seems floating in the air, but I know what I am doing.I hope Acyclovir will work since it is my 2nd day taking it. The pain in my shingles seems reduced. But I am always have this sleepy moments and always like to eat and drink water.
2.3Patient Review
8/7/2020 I was prescribed acyclovir as a prophylactic to prevent shingles. I have leukemia with low white blood cell count. I hated it from the getgo. This past week I thought I had UTI but test was negative. I have been taking OTC cystex to prevent pain. There was blood in my urine which is listed as a more severe side effect of this drug. I am going off it immediately due to the potential kidney damage and other adverse effects on my health.
2.3Patient Review
7/7/2022 I got Shingles and my doctor put me on Acyclovir-oral. After the second pill I broke out in a rash. Then he tried another medicine from the same family and again I broke out again. So I wanted to try the cream. But having trouble in getting my doctor to order it for me. I know one thing, That is when I get over it I am getting the shingles shots. Because Twice is enough for me.
2.3Patient Review
8/7/2020 I was prescribed acyclovir as a prophylactic to prevent shingles. I have leukemia with low white blood cell count. I hated it from the getgo. This past week I thought I had UTI but test was negative. I have been taking OTC cystex to prevent pain. There was blood in my urine which is listed as a more severe side effect of this drug. I am going off it immediately due to these concerning kidney and blood effects..
Patient Q&A Section about acyclovir
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What are the side effects of taking acyclovir daily?
"Symptoms of the flu can include an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and tiredness. In more severe cases, people may experience agitation and pain, especially in the joints. Some people also report hair loss as a symptom of the flu."
Answered by AI
What is acyclovir used to treat for?
"UK
Aciclovir is a medicine that is used to treat cold sores, chickenpox and shingles. It is available as a cream or as a tablet."
Answered by AI
Can you buy acyclovir over the counter?
"Can you buy Aciclovir without a prescription? No – a doctor or pharmacist must prescribe Aciclovir for you. However, you can consult with a healthcare professional online at The Independent Pharmacy to get Aciclovir."
Answered by AI
How long does it take for acyclovir to work?
"Effects may not be seen for up to two hours after taking acyclovir, but the drug should be taken until the course prescribed is finished. Acyclovir is most effective when started within 48 hours of the start of symptoms."
Answered by AI