Acyclovir sodiumProduct ingredient for Acyclovir

Acyclovir is a deoxynucleoside analog antiviral used to treat herpes simplex, Varicella zoster, herpes zoster, herpes labialis, and acute herpetic keratitis.^{10,11,12,13,14,15} Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated for patients as young as 6 years old.¹³

Acyclovir was granted FDA approval on 29 March 1982.¹²