Refer to a doctor and stop taking this medication immediately if an allergic reaction is experienced.
Signs of an allergic reaction may include:
- Severe rash, hives, or itching of the skin
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling of any part of the face, neck, arms or legs
- Collapse
Zovirax tablets and suspension
The most common side effects may include:
- Dizziness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Skin reaction after exposure to light
- Tiredness
- Rash or itching of the skin
- Feeling faint, especially when standing up, with unexplained fever
Not all side effects are listed here. Read the manufacturer’s product insert that comes with the medication.
Consult a doctor or healthcare provider before using this medication.
Zovirax is the generic name for a medication containing the active ingredient acyclovir, which is indicated for treating certain infections. These infections include:
- Cold sores
- Shingles
- Chickenpox
- Genital herpes
- Recurrent herpes simplex infection
- Prevention of herpes simplex infection in patients with a weak immune system