Acyclovir Ointment

Acyclovir (Zovirax) Ointment

Side Effects of Acyclovir Ointment

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with acyclovir ointment. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

Common side effects of acyclovir ointment include but are not limited to:

Mild pain, including temporary burning or stinging
Itching
Swelling where the medication was applied.

(Click Acyclovir Ointment Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)

Acyclovir Ointment Drug Interactions

Currently, there are no known interactions with acyclovir ointment (see Drug Interactions With Acyclovir Ointment).

Acyclovir Ointment: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking acyclovir ointment if you:

Have any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Zovirax Ointment and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding (see Zovirax Ointment and Breastfeeding).

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Acyclovir Ointment to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

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