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Zovirax Injection

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Zovirax Injection Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ZOVIRAX®  (acyclovir sodium) Structural Formula Illustration

Herpes Simplex Infections in Immunocompromised Patients: ZOVIRAX for Injection is indicated for the treatment of initial and recurrent mucosal and cutaneous herpes simplex (HSV-1 and HSV-2) in immunocompromised patients.

Initial Episodes of Herpes Genitalis: ZOVIRAX for Injection is indicated for the treatment of severe initial clinical episodes of herpes genitalis in immunocompetent patients.

Herpes Simplex Encephalitis: ZOVIRAX for Injection is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex encephalitis....

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Zovirax Injection Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using acyclovir and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side

  • urinating less than usual or not at all;
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
  • a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;
  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
  • swelling, pain, tenderness, or skin changes where the injection was given;
  • pale skin, easy bruising o...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Zovirax Injection Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used in certain people to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex infection of the skin (e.g., genitals), mucous membrane areas (e.g., mouth, nose), or brain. It is also used in certain people to treat shingles infection. The viruses that cause these infections live in the body quietly until an outbreak occurs. Acyclovir does not cure these infections, but can speed healing of the sores, decrease pain/itching/formation of new sores, and lower the risk of other problems from the virus (e.g., infection spreading to other parts of the body/organs, persistent pain after sores heal). ...

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What is Zovirax Injection Consumer Information?

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Zovirax Injection - User Reviews

Zovirax Injection User Reviews

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