Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Acyclovir
Chemical Class
Guanine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Acyclostin?
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
Chemical Class
Guanine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group
Acyclovir also known as Acyloguanosine. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Guanine. It belongs to DNA polymerase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiviral Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Acyclovir is 225.00. Its pKa is 2.27, 9.25.
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
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Acyclovir may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: easy bruising or bleedingpurple or red pinpoint spots under your skinchanges in behaviorconfusionhallucinationsor signs of a kidney problem--little or no urinatingpainful or difficult urinationswelling in your feet or anklesfeeling tired or short of breath. Common side effects of acyclovir may include: mild skin painrash
Drug Interactions
Acyclovir can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
bowel disorders
high blood pressure
or pain or arthritis (including Advil
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 975.44
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 975.44
Should you consider an alternative?
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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