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Acyclovir (Ingredient)

Chemical formula: C8H11N5O3
Drugbank ID: DB00787
ATC codes: D06BB03, S01AD03, D06BB53, J05AB01

The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain acyclovir.

Products containing acyclovir

acyclovir systemic

Brand names: Zovirax, Sitavig
Drug class: purine nucleosides

Acyclovir systemic is used in the treatment of:

acyclovir ophthalmic

Brand name: Avaclyr

Acyclovir ophthalmic is used in the treatment of:

acyclovir topical

Brand names: Zovirax Ointment, Zovirax Cream
Drug class: topical antivirals

Acyclovir topical is used in the treatment of:

Multi-ingredient medications containing acyclovir

acyclovir/dyclonine/triamcinolone topical

Brand name: Acyclonine MUM
Drug class: mouth and throat products

Acyclovir/dyclonine/triamcinolone topical is used in the treatment of:

acyclovir/hydrocortisone topical

Brand names: Xerese, Lipsovir
Drug class: topical steroids with anti-infectives

Acyclovir/hydrocortisone topical is used in the treatment of:

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of acyclovir

Further information

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