FDA label
What is acyclovir used for?
The FDA-approved uses of acyclovir, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).”
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Acyclovir, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANDA074891). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).
Genital Herpes: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes.
Chickenpox: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella).
Source: DailyMed label, set id 0de2f5c7-9e75-4bdf-9c28-e026cc6694b4, version 6, effective July 24, 2026. NDC 23155-227, one of 112 listings for this product.
Acyclovir, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited (ANDA209971). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Acyclovir ointment 5% is indicated in the management of initial genital herpes and in limited non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 1c510390-fb00-4271-967d-0883a9d5e1fd, version 10, effective May 4, 2026. NDC 13668-515, one of 21 listings for this product.
Questions
What is acyclovir used for?
The FDA label says: “Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).”
What drug class is acyclovir?
FDA lists acyclovir in the Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor and Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor and Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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