Acyclovir Ointment Dosing: An Introduction
There is only one standard recommended dosage for
acyclovir ointment (
Zovirax® ointment), regardless of your age, weight, or other medical conditions.
As is always the case, do not adjust your
acyclovir ointment dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Acyclovir Ointment Dosing for Cold Sores or Genital Herpes
The recommended acyclovir ointment dosage is a sufficient amount to cover all lesions, applied six times a day (about every three hours during the day) for seven days. Approximately a half-inch ribbon of acyclovir ointment squeezed from the tube should cover about four square inches of skin.
General Information on Dosing With Acyclovir Ointment
Considerations for people taking acyclovir ointment include the following:
- The medication is to be used on the skin (including the lips and genitals); it is not meant to be ingested.
- You should use disposable rubber, latex, or similar gloves to apply acyclovir ointment in order to prevent spreading the infection to other parts of your body.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Make sure to take acyclovir ointment as directed by your healthcare provider.
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