Acyclovir (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zovirax, Alti-Acyclovir, Avirax, Zovirax Wellstat Pac, Zovirax Zostab Pac, aciclovir
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved
for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful
for other medical problems. Although not specifically included in product
labeling, acyclovir by injection is used in certain patients with the following
medical conditions:
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Herpes simplex (for prevention of repeated infections) in people
with a weak immune system
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Herpes zoster infections of the eye
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Shingles (for prevention of repeated infections) in people with a
weak immune system
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating
to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.
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