Monograph Details
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Dermatological Disorders
> Skin infections (topicals)
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ZOVIRAX OINTMENT |
| Manufacturer |
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Biovail Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Nucleoside analogue antiviral. |
| Generic Name |
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Acyclovir 5%. |
| Also |
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• ZOVIRAX CREAM
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| Indications |
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Initial herpes genitalis. Limited non-lifethreatening mucocutaneous herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients. |
| Adults and Children |
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Apply using finger cot or rubber glove every 3 hrs 6 times daily for 7 days. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid eyes, mucous membranes. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local reactions. |
| How Supplied |
Oint—3g, 15g
Crm—2g |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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