Drug details

Zovirax (acyclovir)

type of Antivirals, Other, Antivirals, HSV, Antivirals, VZV

Zovirax (acyclovir) is a synthetic nucleoside analogue that interferes with the replication of herpes viruses used to treat

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • lightheadedness,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • stomach pain,
  • swelling in your hands and feet,
  • and feeling unwell (malaise).
The following drugs are related to Zovirax, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Abreva (docosanol cream)
  • Zovirax Suspension (acyclovir)
  • Xerese (acyclovir and hydrocortisone cream)
  • Sitavig (acyclovir buccal tablets)
  • Zovirax Cream (acyclovir cream, 5%)
  • Avaclyr (acyclovir ophthalmic ointment)
  • Anthim (obiltoxaximab intravenous infusion)
  • Baxdela (delafloxacin injection, tablets)
  • Tuxarin-ER (codeine phosphate and chlorpheniramine maleate extended release tablets, ciii)
  • Denavir (penciclovir)
  • Famvir (famciclovir)
  • Flumadine (rimantadine)
  • Robitussin Ac (guaifenesin and codeine)
  • SpeedGel (homeopathic topical analgesic gel)
  • Zutripro (hydrocodone bitartrate, chlorpheniramine maleate, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride)
  • Kimyrsa (oritavancin for injeciton)
  • Lidoderm (lidocaine patch 5%)
  • Trobicin (spectinomycin)
  • Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride)
  • Varivax (varicella virus vaccine live)
  • VariZIG (varicella zoster immune globulin (human) for injection)
  • Zostavax (zoster vaccine live)
The following supplements are related to Zovirax, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Zinc (s.)
  • Green Tea (s.)
  • Papain (s.)
  • Capsicum (s.)
  • Transfer Factor (s.)
  • Lemon Balm (s.)
  • Sage (s.)
  • Dmso (Dimethylsulfoxide) (s.)
  • Lysine (s.)
  • Rhubarb (s.)