Additional information
| Dosage Form | Cream |
|---|---|
| Specialities | Dermatologist, G.P., Physician |
| Packing | 5 g |
| Therapeutic Segment | Antiviral |
Skin infections caused by the herpes simplex virus including - cold sores, genital herpes and herpes labialis
As directed by physician
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication that works by preventing the replication of viruses like herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)
Acyclovir competitively inhibits viral DNA polymerase by acting as an analog to deoxyguanosine triphosphate (dGTP). Incorporation of acyclovir into DNA results in chain termination since the absence of a 3' hydroxyl group prevents the attachment of additional nucleosides. Acyclovir is used 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.
