Explains the medication acyclovir (Zovirax), a drug used to treat initial genital herpes infections and to treat patients with recurrent severe genital herpes.

Advice for patients on this medication (brand name Zovirax) used to treat herpes infections.

ZOVIRAX (ACYCLOVIR) Oral acyclovir, in the form of capsules or tablets, can be effective and is widely used for genital herpes. Zovirax Tablets are indicated for the treatment of ...

acyclovir /acy·clo·vir/ (a-si´klo-ver) a synthetic purine nucleoside with selective activity against herpes simplex virus; used as the base or the sodium salt in the treatment ...

Learn about the prescription medication Zovirax (Acyclovir), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.