Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Acyclovir
Drug Class
Antivirals For Systemic Use
What is Aclovir?
infections caused by herpes viru...
used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores , shingles , and chicken pox
How It Works
Avoid rapid infusion; infuse over 1 hour to prevent renal damage; maintain adequate hydration; check for phlebitis and rotate infusion sites. Reconstitute 500 mg with SWFI 10 ml. Do not use bacteriostatic water containing benzyl alcohol or parabens. For IV infusion dilute in D5W, D5NS, D5 1/4 NS, D5 1/2 NS, LR, NS to a final concentration = 7 mg /ml.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
3 % — 4 hourly
As Required
2
Adult · PO,IV
200 mg — 4.8 hourly
For 5 Days. Doses and duration vary according to indication.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Start taking acyclovir as soon as possible after the fir
4
Child · IV Infusion
10 to 20 mg/kg — 3 hourly
For months to 12 years.
5
Child · PO
0 to 20 mg/Kg — 4 hourly
For herpes simplex for vericella for 5 days.
6
Child · PO
0 to 200 mg — 4 hourly
For Children under 2 years for vericella
7
Child · PO
100 to 100 mg — 4.8 hourly
For children under 2 years of age.
8
Child · Topical
5 % — 4.8 hourly
As Required
Safety Alerts
You should not take acyclovir if you are allergic to acyclovir or valacyclovir ( Valtrex )
You should not take Sitavig buccal tablets if you are allergic to milk proteins
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease
or a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine)
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Hepatic and renal impairment, maintain adequate hydration, elderly (risk of neurological reactions)
To avoid excessive dosage in obese patients, parenteral dose should be calculated on the basis of ideal weight for height
Side Effects
: Abdominal paindiarrhoeafatigueheadachenauseaphotosensitivitypruritusrashurticariavomitinganaemiaataxiaconfusionconvulsionsdizziness
Drug Interactions
Probenecid
cimetidine
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, use only when potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature. Use within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature. Tab, Caps, Oral Susp, Skin Oint Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Between 15°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 310.63
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 310.63
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