July 16, 2024 by Kay W. (Washington, United States)
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
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Chemical Name: ACYCLOVIR (ay-SYE-kloe-veer) Zovirax Cream 5% (Acyclovir)
Acyclovir cream is an anti-viral drug and is used to treat viral infections and its symptoms. It may be used to treat viral diseases such as herpes, particularly cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox. Zovirax will not cure these diseases, and the virus will continue to live within the body. This medicine works by lowering outbursts of symptoms. It decreases itching, prevents new sores from forming, helps quicken the healing process, etc. It is also helpful for people with a weakened immune system to fight off diseases.
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Apply the medication generously to the affected area with your finger. The usual dosage is about 4 to 6 times daily for up to 10 days or as directed by your doctor. A sufficient quantity of ointment should be applied to cover all sores adequately. When applying, wear a finger cot or rubber glove to decrease the chances of spreading the infection to other sites or other people. Use the medication regularly to get the best of results.
Every gram of Zovirax cream contains 50 mg of acyclovir as well as the inactive ingredients which include cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, water, and white petrolatum.
| Fact Table |
|
| Formula |
C8H11N5O3 |
| License |
US FDA |
| Bioavailability |
15-20% |
| Legal status |
US: RX Only |
| Chemical Name |
Acyclovir |
| Elimination half-life |
2-4 hours |
| Dosage (Strength) |
5% (2 or 4 grams) |
| Pregnancy |
Consult a doctor |
| Brands |
Zovirax Cream |
| Protein binding |
9-33% |
| PubChem CID |
2022 |
| MedlinePlus |
a681045 |
| ChEBI |
2453 |
| ATC code |
J05AB01, D06BB03, S01AD03, D06BB53 |
| DrugBank |
DB00787 |
| KEGG |
D00222, C06810 |
| Routes of administration |
Topical |
Make sure to keep the following cautions in mind:
There are a few side effects to each medicine, but it is not necessary that they may be experienced by all the users. Common side effects of Zovirax cream include:
Contact a doctor at once if you notice any of these signs worsening or any signs of an allergic reaction.
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