Zovirax (Acyclovir Sodium) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

ZOVIRAX Cream is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older).

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

ZOVIRAX Cream should be applied 5 times per day for 4 days. Therapy should be initiated as early as possible following onset of signs and symptoms (i.e., during the prodrome or when lesions appear). For adolescents 12 years of age and older, the dosage is the same as in adults.

HOW SUPPLIED

Each gram of ZOVIRAX Cream 5% contains 50 mg acyclovir in an aqueous cream base. ZOVIRAX Cream is supplied as follows:

2-g tubes (NDC 64455-994-42).

5-g tubes (NDC 64455-994-45).

Store at or below 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature).

Manufactured by

GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

for

BTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (subsidiary of Biovail Corporation)
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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July 2009         ZVC:2PI