Zovirax Susp 100ml

Zovirax Susp 100ml is an oral suspension formulation of acyclovir, a potent antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV). This liquid form is especially useful for children, elderly patients, and individuals who have difficulty swallowing tablets. Each 5 ML of the suspension contains 400 milligrams of acyclovir, allowing for flexible, weight-based dosing in both pediatric and adult populations.

Acyclovir is effective against:

• HSV-1 (causes cold sores)

• HSV-2 (causes genital herpes)

• VZV (causes chickenpox and shingles)

This oral suspension is typically used in the treatment of:

• Initial and recurrent genital herpes

• Cold sores (herpes labialis)

• Chickenpox in children

• Shingles (herpes zoster) in adults

• Prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients

Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting viral DNA synthesis, which helps control the infection, reduce symptoms, and speed up recovery.