Comparing Zovirax vs Zovirax Cream
Zovirax | Zovirax Cream |
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Zovirax (acyclovir) | Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex, Herpes Simplex - Congenital, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Zoster, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Varicella-Zoster. Zovirax may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex. Zovirax Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Herpes Simplex
Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Zovirax has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Zovirax Cream has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Zovirax side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zovirax Cream side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other acyclovir brands include: Sitavig | 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. | |||||||||
4 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 Zovirax:
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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 | |||||||||
January 25, 1985 |
N/A |
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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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