Indications
Aciclon is used to treat Herpes simplex keratitis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine that is highly active in laboratory studies against Herpes simplex virus (HSV) types I and II and Varicella zoster virus, while remaining low in toxicity to mammalian cells. After entering a herpes-infected cell, acyclovir is phosphorylated into the active compound acyclovir triphosphate. The first step of this process depends on the presence of the viral-coded thymidine kinase. Acyclovir triphosphate then acts as both an inhibitor of and a substrate for the herpes-specified DNA polymerase, blocking further viral DNA synthesis without disrupting normal cellular processes.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy category B. No adequate, well-controlled studies have looked at Acyclovir's effects in pregnant women. It is also not known whether the topical form of this medicine passes into breast milk.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.