Zovirax Topical (Acyclovir Sodium Topical) - Summary

SUMMARY

ZOVIRAX is the brand name for acyclovir, a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. ZOVIRAX Cream 5% is a formulation for topical administration.

ZOVIRAX Cream is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older).

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Media Articles Related to Zovirax Topical (Acyclovir Topical)

Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital)
Source: MedicineNet Erythema Nodosum Specialty [2007.10.16]

More Than 500 Million People Have Genital Herpes Virus
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.10.02]

Common Spice May Offer Relief To Cold Sore Sufferers
Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today [2008.08.30]

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Published Studies Related to Zovirax Topical (Acyclovir Topical)

Silica gel is as effective as acyclovir cream in patients with recurrent herpes labialis: results of a randomized, open-label trial. [2008]

A random clinical trial study to assess the efficiency of topical applications of podophyllin resin (25%) versus podophyllin resin (25%) together with acyclovir cream (5%) in the treatment of oral hairy leukoplakia. [2007.01]

Topical iontophoretic administration of acyclovir for the episodic treatment of herpes labialis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinic-initiated trial. [2006.08.15]

Role of acyclovir gel in herpes simplex: clinical implications. [2003.07]

High-dose, short-duration, early valacyclovir therapy for episodic treatment of cold sores: results of two randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter studies. [2003.03]

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Clinical Trials Related to Zovirax Topical (Acyclovir Topical)

Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study Comparing the Combination of 15% SP-303 Gel With Acyclovir Versus Acyclovir Alone for the Treatment of Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections in Subjects With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) [Completed]

The Safety and Effectiveness of Zidovudine Plus Acyclovir in Patients With Early HIV Infection [Completed]

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acyclovir Among HIV and HSV-2 Co-Infected Women, Chiang Rai, Thailand [Completed]

A Randomized Trial to Evaluated the Suppressive Effect of Acyclovir on Rapidly Cleared HSV-2 Reactivation [Recruiting]

Bioequivalence Study of Aciclovir 5% Cream in Japanese Healthy Volunteers [Recruiting]

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