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Zovirax Ointment


Generic Name: Acyclovir Ointment (ay-SYE-kloe-veer)
Brand Name: Zovirax

Zovirax Ointment is used for:

Treating the symptoms of the first episode of genital herpes and limited non-life-threatening herpes simplex viral infections of the skin, lips, and genitals in patients with weakened immune systems.

Zovirax Ointment is a purine nucleoside analogue. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying.

Do NOT use Zovirax Ointment if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Zovirax Ointment
  • you are allergic to valacyclovir

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Zovirax Ointment:

Some medical conditions may interact with Zovirax Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zovirax Ointment. Because little, if any, of Zovirax Ointment is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Zovirax Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Zovirax Ointment:

Use Zovirax Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Wash and completely dry the affected area.
  • Apply enough medicine to thoroughly cover all lesions. A one-half inch ribbon of ointment will cover about 4 square inches.
  • Use a finger cot or rubber glove when applying the ointment to avoid spreading infection.
  • Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
  • Wash your hands immediately after using Zovirax Ointment.
  • Start therapy as soon as possible after the onset of signs and symptoms of herpes.
  • To clear up your infection completely, take/use Zovirax Ointment for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
  • If a dose is missed, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zovirax Ointment.

Important safety information:

  • Zovirax Ointment is not a cure for herpes simplex infections. Avoid sexual intercourse when symptoms or lesions are present to prevent infecting your partner. Zovirax Ointment will not prevent you from transmitting herpes to others.
  • Zovirax Ointment is for external use only. Do not use Zovirax Ointment in or near the eyes or on the inside of the nose or mouth. If Zovirax Ointment gets in your eyes, flush them with cool tap water.
  • Do not use Zovirax Ointment to prevent future infections.
  • Zovirax Ointment may cause harm if it is swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
  • Use Zovirax Ointment with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been established.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Zovirax Ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if Zovirax Ointment is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Zovirax Ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Zovirax Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Swelling, pain, burning, stinging, or itching at the application site.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; itching; dizziness).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Zovirax Ointment:

Store Zovirax Ointment at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly capped container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not leave it in a car in cold or hot weather. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zovirax Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Zovirax Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Zovirax Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Zovirax Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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