Zovirax topical cream is an antiviral containing acyclovir, used to treat skin and genital herpes and reduce symptoms like itching and redness.
What are the ingredients of Zovirax?
Zovirax uae consists of the following components:
- Acyclovir: An active antiviral agent that belongs to the nucleoside group and works by inhibiting the replication of the herpes virus.
- A suitable cream base for topical use that helps the medication absorb easily through the skin.
What are the indications for using Zovirax?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Herpes simplex infections on the lips, face, or genital area.
- Genital herpes in its early or recurrent stages.
- Cold sores caused by the herpes virus.
- Reducing the duration of infection and speeding up the healing of skin lesions.
- Relieving associated symptoms such as itching and redness.
What are the available types and concentrations of Zovirax?
Zovirax uae is available in several pharmaceutical forms and concentrations, including:
- Topical cream with 5% concentration in a 10-gram tube, used for treating skin herpes.
- Eye ointment with 3% concentration in a 4.5-gram tube, used for treating viral eye infections.
- Tablets with 400mg concentration in a pack of 10 tablets, used for treating oral and genital herpes.
- Oral suspension with 400mg/5ml concentration in a 100ml bottle, used for children or those who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
- Intravenous infusion vial with 250mg concentration, used in severe or complicated cases.
- Intravenous infusion vial with 500mg concentration, used for treating serious viral infections.
- Oral suspension with 200mg/5ml concentration in a 125ml bottle, used for treating herpes infections in children.