Medications for Shingles
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Shingles.
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Shingles
Acyclovir
Brand Names
Xerese, Zovirax
Acyclovir
Brand Names
Xerese, Zovirax
Form: Ointment, Injection, Cream, Tablet, Suspension, Capsule
Method of administration: Cutaneous, Oral, Intravenous, Topical
FDA approval date: March 29, 1982
Classification: Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Herpes Zoster Infections: Acyclovir tablets, USP are indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes: Acyclovir tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Chickenpox: Acyclovir tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella). CLOSE.
Valtrex
Generic Name
ValACYclovir
Valtrex
Generic Name
ValACYclovir
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: August 01, 1995
Classification: Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Valacyclovir tablet is a deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients.
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