Acyclovir - ay-SYE-kloe-veer belongs to the family of medication called antivirals, which are using to treat infections causing by viruses. Usually these medication work for only one kind or group of virus infections.
Acyclovir is using to treat the symptoms of chickenpox, shingles, herpes virus infections of the genitals - sex organs, the skin, the brain and mucous membranes - lips and mouth and widespread herpes virus infections in newborns. Acyclovir is also using to prevent recurrent genital herpes infections. Although acyclovir will not cure herpes, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores - if any heal faster.
Acyclovir may also be using for other virus infections as determined by your family doctor. However, it does not work in treating certain virus infections, such as the common cold.
Acyclovir is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is aciclovir .