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Generic name of acyclovir?

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What is the generic name for acyclovir?

Acyclovir is itself the generic name of the drug (used in products like acyclovir tablets, capsules, and topical preparations). [1]

What brand names does acyclovir come as?

Acyclovir is sold under various brand names depending on the country and formulation, but the generic active ingredient is still acyclovir. [1]

Is “acyclovir” a salt or different formulation?

The generic name remains acyclovir across formulations, though some products use related forms (for example, valacyclovir is a different generic drug that converts to acyclovir in the body). [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/acyclovir.html



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