Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox
Your dose will depend on the reason you're taking acyclovir (Zovirax)
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years) Acyclovir is in a class of antiviral medications called synthetic nucleoside analogues
Intermittent treatment for recurrence: 200 mg PO q4hr
Common side effects include diarrhea, headaches, and malaise
Take as directed Important considerations Alternatives Highlights for acyclovir Acyclovir oral tablet only comes as a generic drug
Each capsule of acyclovir contains 200 mg of acyclovir and the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and
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