ATC codes:
J05AB01
EMLc
Indication
Varicella
ICD11 code:
1F20.Z
INN
Aciclovir
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
The square box does not apply to the listing of aciclovir on the EMLc
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
250 mg in vial powder for solution for infusion (as sodium diihydrate) ;
25 mg per mL in vial solution for infusion (as sodium)
Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL (EMLc)
Oral > Solid: 200 mg tablet
Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL (EMLc)
Oral > Solid: 200 mg tablet
EML status history
First added in 2025
(TRS
1064)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Listings for medicines for treatment of bacterial central nervous system infections are duplicated in this section from section 6.