General description
Aciclovir is an antiviral agent used for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster infections.
INN
Aciclovir
Medicine type
Chemical agent
EML status history
First added in 1997
(TRS
882)
for
Herpes simplex infections
Added in 2007
(TRS
946)
for
Herpes simplex keratitis
Wikipedia
DrugBank
Recommendations
Section
Ophthalmological preparations > Anti-infective agents
- Local > Ophthalmological > Ointment: 3% w/w
Indications
Section
Antiherpes medicines
- Parenteral > General injections > IV: 250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
- Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL
- Oral > Solid: 200 mg tablet
Indications