Zovirax
Acyclovir
Ingredients & Drug Type
Zovirax is listed as Antiviral / Antifungal containing Acyclovir. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Acyclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Antiviral / Antifungal
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 400mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 400mg 5 مرات يومياً × 5 أيام
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Zovirax is listed as Antiviral / Antifungal containing Acyclovir. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Zovirax Cream (topical aciclovir) lives or dies by timing: started at the first tingle — before the blister even shows — it can abort or shorten a cold-sore episode; started after crusting it adds nothing. 5×/day for 5 days; never for eyes (ophthalmic emergency) or genital disease; frequent recurrences warrant oral suppression.
Uses / Indications
- Oral and genital herpes
- chickenpox
- Herpes zoster
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- لطيف: لسعة أو حرقة عابرة عند التطبيق
- جفاف وتقشر خفيفان
- وحكة موضعية. تحسس تماسي نادر.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- حساسية للأسيكلوفير أو البروبيلين غليكول. ليس للأغشية المخاطية (داخل الفم والعين والأعضاء). مثبطو المناعة: نوباتهم تستحق فموياً وطبيباً لا كريماً ذاتياً.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- درّب نفسك على إشارة الإنذار: الوخز والحرقة قبل الفقاعة بساعات هي لحظة الكريم الذهبية. لا تشارك الكوب والمنشفة وأحمر الشفاه أيام النوبة (معدية)
- واغسل يديك بعد اللمس — **ولا تلمس عينيك** (هربس العين خطير). نوبات فوق 6 سنوياً أو بطيئة الشفاء = طبيب لبحث الكبح الفموي. حبة لا تشفى أسبوعين = فحص. احجز جلدية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- موضعياً لا شيء جهازي يُذكر — من أنظف الملفات.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Zovirax?
Zovirax contains Acyclovir and is categorized as Antiviral / Antifungal. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Zovirax?
Catalog dosing information includes: 400mg 5 مرات يومياً × 5 أيام. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Zovirax?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Zovirax be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.