Aciclovir is the generic of Zovirax, which exists in the market in several laboratories, such as Abbott, Apotex, Blausiegel, Eurofarma and Medley. It can be found in pharmacies in the form of tablets and cream.
Zovirax Generic Indications
The generic zovirax is indicated for herpes simplex on the skin, genital herpes, recurrent herpes.
Zovirax Generic Price
The generic price of zovirax tablets can range from 9.00 to 116.00 reais depending on the laboratory and the dosage. The generic price of zovirax cream in a 10 gram tube can range from 6.50 to 40.00.
Side Effects of Zovirax Generic
The main side effects of zovirax may be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, abdominal pain, increases in urea and blood creatinine, headache, fatigue, neurological disorders, confusion, agitation, tremor, hallucination, sleepiness and seizure .
Zovirax cream can cause burning or transient burning, mild dryness and peeling of the skin, itching, redness and irritation of the skin.
How to Use Generic Zovirax
Oral use - use Adults and pediatric use
- Adults: Take 1 200 mg tablet, 5 times a day, at an interval of 4 hours, for 5 days.
- For children less than 2 years of age, the usual dose of zovirax is 100 mg 5 times a day for 5 days.
Topical use - Adult use and pediatric use
- Cream: The cream should be applied five times a day, at intervals of approximately four hours. The exclusive cream of the skin and lips.
Contraindications of Generic Zovirax
Zovirax is contraindicated during pregnancy and breast-feeding, to individuals with kidney problems, and to individuals hypersensitive to any component of the formula.
