Leaflet VIRICIN 250mg powder for solution for infusion
Indicated for: herpes virus infections
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: acyclovir (antiviral)
ATC: J05AB01 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Direct acting antivirals | Nucleosides and nucleotides excl. reverse transcriptase inhibitors)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as herpes simplex (HSV) and varicella-zoster (VZV). It is indicated for the treatment of oral and genital herpes, chickenpox, and shingles, as well as for preventing recurrences in patients with recurrent herpes infections.
Acyclovir works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, thereby reducing the severity and duration of symptoms. It can be administered orally, topically (as a cream), or intravenously, depending on the severity of the infection.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, headaches, or local irritation (with topical use). In rare cases, intravenous administration may cause kidney damage or severe allergic reactions. It is important for patients to stay well-hydrated during treatment to reduce the risk of kidney toxicity.
Acyclovir is effective in managing herpes infections but does not cure the infection, as the virus remains dormant in the body. Treatment should be started as early as possible after symptom onset to maximize effectiveness.
General data about VIRICIN 250mg
- Substance: acyclovir
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
- Product code: W67998002
- Concentration: 250mg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder for solution for infusion
- Quantity: 5
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Price: 258.54 RON
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for acyclovir
Concentrations available for acyclovir
- 200mg
- 250mg
- 25mg/ml
- 3%
- 30mg/g
- 400mg
- 5%
- 500mg
- 50mg
- 50mg/g
Combinations with other substances
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