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What is Zovirax cream?
antiviral
Acyclovir is converted to acyclovir monophosphate by a specific thymidine kinase in the virus, and then converted to acyclovir triphosphate by other cellular enzymes.
Acyclovir triphosphate inhibits DNA synthesis and virus replication, by competing with deoxygenated guanosine triphosphate.
Zovirax side effects:
To know more information about the side effects caused by the use of acyclovir, which is the scientific name of Zovirax Cream, click here to know the side effects of Zovirax Cream
What are the uses of Zovirax Cream?
It is used to treat:
Herpes zoster infection (shingles).
Genital herpes:
It is used to treat initial bouts and treat recurrent episodes of genital herpes.
Chickenpox (varicella).
Oral herpes (cold sores) treatment.
Varicella encephalitis.
What are the contraindications for the use of Zovirax Cream?
Known hypersensitivity to ciclovir or to any of the substances used in the compound.
What are the side effects of Zovirax cream?
The most common side effects:
Vision changes, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, sensitivity to sunlight.
What are the precautions for using Zovirax cream?
Use with caution in case of impaired renal function, or when used with drugs that affect renal function.
A large amount of fluids should be taken to prevent acute renal impairment.
Herpes zoster:
There are no data on initiation of treatment more than 72 hours after the onset of the rash.
Patients should be advised to start treatment as soon as possible after the diagnosis of herpes zoster.
Genital herpes infection:
Patients should be aware that acyclovir does not cure genital herpes.
There are no data evaluating whether acyclovir prevents transmission of infection to others.
Genital herpes is transmitted by sexual contact.
chicken pox:
Chickenpox in otherwise healthy children is usually self-limiting (cures on its own), and is of moderate severity.
It is more severe in the elderly and in adults. Treatment begins within 24 hours of the onset of the chickenpox rash, and there is no information on the effect of starting treatment later in the course of the disease.
pregnancy:
Safety for use in pregnancy has not been established.
Acyclovir should only be used when the mother"s need outweighs the risk of harm to the fetus.
Breast feeding :
Excreted in milk / Use with caution. Oral acyclovir should not be used in children under two years of age.
What are the drug interactions of Zovirax Cream?
Its use with probenecid leads to an increase in the level of acyclovir due to competition of probenecid for tubular secretion in the kidneys.
What are the pharmacokinetics of Zovirax Cream?
Tablets 200 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg, 800 mg.
200 mg capsule.
Powder for injection: 250, 500, 1000 mg.
Solution for injection: 25 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml.
Oral suspension: 200 mg/5 ml.
5% topical ointment (15 g).
5% topical cream (2 g,5 g)
What are the storage conditions for Zovirax Cream?
The cream, ointment, suspension must be saved.
The tablets are well-closed packages at a temperature of less than 25 ° C.
And keeping the injection powder at a temperature of less than 25 degrees Celsius, and after preparing the solution, it remains stable for up to 12 hours at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius (do not put it in the refrigerator).
How to use Zovirax Cream:
It should be taken with or without food, but if it causes an upset stomach, it should be taken with food. If you are using the medicine because of the return of the infection, the medicine should be started as soon as possible. If the medicine is being given to treat herpes zoster, the medicine should be started as soon as possible and should not The patient is more than three days late from the time of the appearance of the rash
If the medicine is given to treat smallpox: the medicine should be started as soon as possible and the patient should not be later than 24 hours from the time the rash appears. You should tell the doctor if there are kidney problems, you should drink enough water
pharmacy :
Online Pharmacy - Taj Al Dawaa Pharmacy.
Trade Name:
ZOVIRAX Cream 5% 10 g.
What is the generic name of Zovirax Cream?
acyclovir;
Category:
Over-the-counter medications.
Company:
The name of the manufacturer for Zovirax Cream.
The name of the manufacturer in Arabic is Glasgow.
The English manufacturer"s name is GlaxoWellcome.
For more information about ZOVIRAX Cream 5% 10 gm, please visit the website of the Food and Drug Authority.
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