Aciclovir
Aciclovir, spelt acyclovir in US medicine information, is an antiviral used for herpes-virus infections including shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes. It limits viral spread within the body. Both attached products contain aciclovir alone and represent the same three tablet strengths.
Aciclovir Tablets
Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
200mg · 400mg · 800mg
Utilised to target viral replication to mitigate local viral symptoms and support immune recovery.
Key points
- Aciclovir is an antiviral used against several herpes-virus infections.
- Its roles include shingles, chickenpox and genital herpes.
- Zovirax and Aciclovir Tablets are single-ingredient records.
- Both list 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg strengths.
Two names for tablet records
Zovirax and Aciclovir Tablets are attached to herpes zoster and varicella in the antivirals category. Aciclovir Tablets also carries a broader herpes simplex virus relationship.
Zovirax is a familiar brand name identified by both MedlinePlus and the NHS. Here it denotes one of the two attached tablets rather than a separate active ingredient.
What antiviral action means
Aciclovir stops herpes viruses from spreading within the body, helping control an active infection. Authority medicine information notes that it does not remove latent herpes infection and may not fully prevent transmission.
The catalogue also connects Zovirax with genital herpes simplex. NHS guidance highlights hydration with aciclovir tablets, especially when kidney problems are present, while MedlinePlus includes kidney function among its specific precautions.