Comparing Valtrex vs Zovirax Cream
Valtrex | Zovirax Cream |
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Valtrex (valacyclovir) | Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompetent Host, Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host, Herpes Zoster, Ramsay Hunt... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV). Zovirax Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis)
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More about Valtrex (valacyclovir) | More about Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Valtrex has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 301 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect. |
Zovirax Cream has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Valtrex side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zovirax Cream side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Valtrex prices |
View all Zovirax Cream prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other acyclovir brands include: Zovirax Ointment | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
3.1 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with Valtrex:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Zovirax Cream:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 23, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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