Aciclovir Tablets
Utilised to target viral replication to mitigate local viral symptoms and support immune recovery.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Aciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg · 800mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aciclovir Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aciclovir Tablets details
- Conditions
- Herpes Zoster · Herpes Simplex Virus Infections · Varicella
- Alternative names
- zovirax
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Known off-label uses
- cytomegalovirus prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to aciclovir
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; diarrhoea; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children.
Serious side effects
acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention; neurologic toxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to target viral replication to mitigate local viral symptoms and support immune recovery.
Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits viral DNA synthesis and replication by terminating the growing DNA chain within infected cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: No evidence of fetal risk in animal studies. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.
What you will receive
Aciclovir Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Aciclovir, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.