Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Acyclovir
Drug Class
Antiviral
Chemical Class
Guanine
Pharmacological Group
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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
Renal impairment, pregnancy and lactation
Maintain adequate hydration
Cream not for use in eyes
Side Effects
Transient irritationmild drying and flaking of skin during topical use.
Drug Interactions
Probenecid.
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 339.09
DRAP approved maximum price · per 10gm · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gmRs 339.09
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Acyclovir, and what they are not.
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