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from eMedTV.comWere you looking for information about Zovirax? Zoverax is a common misspelling of Zovirax.
Zovirax® (acyclovir) is a prescription drug approved for the treatment of chickenpox, shingles, and genital herpes. It comes in the form of tablets, capsules, and an oral liquid, and works by preventing the viruses that cause these conditions from multiplying. You should talk to your healthcare provider before using Zovirax if you are pregnant, have kidney disease, or have any allergies. While most people tolerate the medication well, potential side effects include nausea, vomiting, and a general ill feeling.
(Click Zovirax for more information on how Zovirax works, to find out when and how to take the drug, and for a list of side effects that may occur. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Zovirax.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD