Generic Zovirax er et antivirusmiddel. Det bremser væksten og spredningen af herpesvirus, så kroppen kan bekæmpe mod infektionen. Acyclovir vil ikke kurere herpesvirus, men det kan mindske symptomerne på infektion. Acyclovir anvendes til behandling af infektioner forårsaget af herpesvira. Sygdomme forårsaget af herpes vira inkluderer genitale herpes, forkølelsessår, helvedesild og skoldkopper.

Zovirax - ophthalmic ointment is used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the eye. Aciclovir (the principle ingredient in Zovirax ophthalmic ointment) belongs to a group of medicines called anti-virals. It works by stopping the production of the herpes simplex virus. Note, this ointment does not help to get rid of the virus from your body and is only suitable for use in the eye.