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Buy generic Zovirax, or Acyclovir, to treat conditions such as genital herpes, shingles, chicken pox, and cold sores. Prices start as low as $.49/pill!

Zovirax is an antiviral agent used in the treatment of herpes. It is also used as a preventive for herpes simplex infections that are recurring. Acyclovir is the generic name for the brand Zovirax.

Zovirax initially was made by GlaxoSMithKline. The patent for Zovirax expired, and now a person can buy generic Zovirax or Acyclovir. The medication is made by companies like Ivax Pharmeceuticals, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Major Pharmaceuticals, Apotheca, Inc., DAVA Pharmaceuticals, and Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, among others.

What does generic Zovirax/Acyclovir treat?

Generic Zovirax is used to for the treatment and reduction of symptoms, rash, and pain associated with the following herpes conditions:

•Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
•Herpes zoster (shingles)
•Herpes labialis (cold sores)
•Neonatal HSV
•HSV encephalitis
•Varicella-zoster (chickenpox)

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a very painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. It usually occurs on one side of the body, and the rash often forms blisters that can spread the virus to others. Generic Zovirax will help the shingle rash heal quickly, but it does not get rid of the virus.

Genital herpes also causes blisters to form, and generic Zovirax will speed the healing of the blisters. Genital herpes can be painful with redness and itching. Again, the medication, when taken daily, can reduce the incidents and severity of genital herpes but will not cure the virus.

Chickenpox is a relatively common childhood disease that can usually be treated without medication. But when chickenpox is severe, or occurs in adults, generic Zovirax can be prescribed to help with the redness and rash.

How does generic Zovirax/Acyclovir Work?

Generic Zovirax will help the healing process by reducing the replication of the virus in a person’s system. Chickenpox, shingles, and genital herpes are all a form of herpes simplex virus. Because herpes is caused by a virus, when an individual is infected one time, the virus stays in the system and does not go away. It can remain in nerve cells in the body and become active at any time. Genetic Zovirax is an antiviral; therefore it will help the body in fighting the infection.

Generic Zovirax/Acyclovir Usage Guidelines

Generic Zovirax is available in tablets, capsules, and a suspension formula. Tablets come in 400mg and 800mg strengths, capsules are only available in 200mg strength, and the suspension formula is also only available in the 200mg strength.

For acute Herpes Zoster 800mg is taken every 4 hours, 5 times a day for up to 10 days.

Genital Herpes treatment is 200mg every 4 hours for up to 10 days.

Generally the generic Zovirax treatment for cold sores comes in a cream.

Common Side Effects

Some people may experience side effects when taking generic Zovirax. These could include a general feeling of illness and discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headaches. More serious side effects are aggression, hallucinations, seizures, decreased urine production, allergic reactions, or unusual bruising and bleeding. Medical attention should be received immediately in the case of serious side effects.

Should any feeling is illness occur when using generic Zovirax, discuss these feelings and/or reactions with a physician.