Brand name: Zovirax
Zovirax is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) aciclovir. On this page you will find out more about Zovirax, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: aciclovir
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Zovirax 800 mg uncoated tablet, 5
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
Zovirax tablets are indicated for use in adult patients for: 1. The treatment of first episode (primary or non-primary) of genital herpes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in certain patients. 2. The treatment of acute attacks of Herpes zoster (shingles) when the duration of rash is less than 72 hours. 3. The management of patients with advanced symptomatic HIV disease (CD4+ counts <150 x 10 6/L).
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | White, biconvex, oval elongated tablets branded GXCX5 on one face and plain on the other. |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
120 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
35 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
5 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Store in a Dry Place |
| Life time | 5 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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