Acyclovir: Oral suspension (200mg)
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What is this Medicine?
ACYCLOVIR (ay SYE kloe veer) is an antiviral medicine. It is used to treat or prevent infections caused by certain kinds of viruses. Examples of these infections include herpes and shingles. This medicine will not cure herpes.
Acyclovir 200mg/5ml Suspension
NDC: 400850842-
Prescription Required
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Not a Controlled Drug
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FDA Approved
Varicella (chickenpox) Infection, Herpes Zoster (shingles) Infection, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Genitalis Prophylaxis
Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Hairy Leukoplakia, Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Prophylaxis, Complicated Herpes Simplex Virus Infection, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Disease Prophylaxis, Herpes Simplex Infection Prophylaxis, Herpes Simplex Ocular Infection Prophylaxis, Herpes Labialis, Herpes Labialis Prophylaxis, Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN), Varicella (chickenpox) Infection Prophylaxis, Herpes Zoster Ocular Infection, Bell's Palsy
Store between 59 to 77 degrees F
Reported Side Effects for Acyclovir 200mg/5ml Suspension
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Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.
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