Both Zovirax cream and acyclovir cream are used to treat viral skin infections caused by the herpes simplex virus, such as oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes. They both contain the same active ingredient at the same concentration, meaning they have the same mechanism of action and therapeutic uses.
Zovirax Cream Ingredients
Zovirax cream contains the active ingredient acyclovir at a concentration of 5% w/w. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug that works by inhibiting the replication of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Topical acyclovir is absorbed through the skin in small amounts.
Acyclovir Cream Ingredients
Acyclovir cream also contains the active ingredient acyclovir at the same concentration of 5% w/w. Acyclovir cream is simply a product containing the active ingredient acyclovir and may be a generic product or a different brand name from Zovirax.
Information about Zovirax Cream
Drug Category: Antiviral
Drug Classification: Guanosine Analogue
Pharmaceutical Form: Topical Cream
Pharmaceutical Family: Dermatological Drugs, Antiviral
Active Ingredient: Acyclovir (5%)
Information about Acyclovir Cream
Drug Category: Antiviral
Drug Classification: Guanosine Analogue
Pharmaceutical Form: Topical Cream
Pharmaceutical Family: Dermatological Drugs, Antiviral
Active Ingredient: Acyclovir (5%)
Scientific Degree: Pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Dr. Rawan Mosaad El-Saeed is a clinical pharmacist and medical content reviewer holding a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Horus University in Egypt. She has hands-on community pharmacy experience in providing medication therapy counseling, monitoring drug-drug interactions, and ensuring patient adherence to safe usage protocols. She specializes in authoring and fact-checking pharmaceutical guides and simplifying clinical pharmacology based on the latest evidence-based guidelines and internationally accredited references, dedicated to delivering accurate, reliable, and safe healthcare information for readers.
Published Date: 23 April 2025
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Drugs Acyclovir
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