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Zovirax is a herpes viruses agent which is a kind of anti-viral drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

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Drug Class

Herpes viruses drug

Brands

Avirax

Generic Drug

Acyclovir

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Joint pains
Itching or burning
Irritation at injection site
Confusion
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dry or cracking skin
Malaise
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Scaling skin
Painful swollen joints
Red skin
Agitation
Burning sensation
Lethargy
Skin redness or irritation
Rash
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Hallucinations

Treats

Genital herpes
Condition
Cold sore
Condition
Herpes
Condition
Shingles (herpes zoster)
Condition
Chickenpox
Condition

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A 20-year old female asked:

Can zovirax (acyclovir) treat an absess ? Make it go away ?

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A 21-year old female asked:

How long does it take zovirax (acyclovir) to get out your system after you stop taking it?

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A 21-year old female asked:

How long does it take Zovirax (acyclovir) to begin PREVENTING SHEDDING after you start taking it ?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are Acyclovir (zovirax) side effects?

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A 44-year old asked:

Tell me about zovirax (acyclovir) side effect?

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A 49-year old asked:

Which is better: vectavir vs zovirax (acyclovir)?

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A 31-year old asked:

When to apply zovirax (acyclovir) to a cold sore?

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A 34-year old asked:

What are the side effects of zovirax (acyclovir) I should watch for?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Can Zovirax (acyclovir) be used even when there is no cold sore present ?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Doc prescribed zovirax, (acyclovir) 45 capsules,1 every 8 hours,no refil,l does she really think I have herpes while awaiting results or just being cautious?

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A 30-year old asked:

Herpes on buttocks will zovirax (acyclovir) cream help?

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A 45-year old male asked:

Is zovirax (acyclovir) cream safe for my 4 year old daughter?

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A 35-year old asked:

What are the side effects of taking tab zovirax (acyclovir) for herpes?

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A 21-year old female asked about a 34-year old :

Should someone take zovirax (acyclovir) with a lot of water or with food ?

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A 48-year old asked:

I have a cold sore. Other than using zovirax (acyclovir) what else can i put on it to make it go away fast?

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A 20-year old male asked:

I had positive herpes and using standard medication like Zovirax (acyclovir) I retested after a year and result come back negative.so does it false to show?or?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can i use zovirax (acyclovir) ointment on my lip?

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A 31-year old asked:

Which is a more effective antibiotic: neosporin or zovirax (acyclovir)?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can i take xanax (alprazolam) 2.5 mg with zovirax (acyclovir) (aciclovir) just taking xanax (alprazolam) for tonight ?

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A female asked:

Is it ok to take zovirax (acyclovir) ointment and valacyclovir pills together and if so would that treat an outbreak faster?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Im on a ten day course of zovirax (acyclovir) (aciclovir) i really need to sleep tonight so can i take xanax (alprazolam) 2.5mg only for tonight with it?

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A 41-year old asked:

Is valtrex (valacyclovir) or zovirax (acyclovir) better for cold sores?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is it possible to use zovirax (acyclovir) ointment for a cold sore on my lip?

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A 48-year old asked:

Which is better valtrex (valacyclovir) and or zovirax (acyclovir) for cold sores?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is a more effective treatment for cold sores, zovirax (acyclovir) or abreva?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does zovirax (acyclovir) cream work on chickenpox scars?

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A 18-year old male asked:

4 years ago i first time had cold sores on my lips. A pharmicist prescribed me zovirax (acyclovir). since then i am geting sores 1-2 times a year. Is this normal?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Im 23wks prwgnant diagnosed with oral HSV,currently taking Zovirax (acyclovir).Please tell me what are my chances of delivering healt baby?what embryo tests

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A 37-year old female asked:

Im 24wks preg,finished a zovirax (acyclovir) dose 3days ago,today the infection is back, a swollen tongue with white spots.shall i start zovirax (acyclovir) again?how long?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is zovirax (acyclovir) safe during pregnancy My ob prescribed for me and im in a middle of a vaginal outbreak but i didnt take any single pill im 14 week pregnant

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