Question 1

is it safe to use zovirax (acyclovir) cream for a facial cold sore during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Most Likely: Taking certain antiviral medications for herpes infections during the first three months of pregnancy does not increase a child's risk of major birth defects. However adequate studies on the absolute safety in pregnant women are lacking.

Question 2

is acyclovir safe to take in first month of pregnancy? i had herpes zoster mild took acyclovir 5 times a day for 5 days 800mg.im now pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably fine: Acyclovir is technically pregnancy category c, meaning formal studies on the affect on human pregnancies have not been done. There is some data in the literature that shows no risk. But it is still not widely recommended. That being said, if the risk outweighs the benefits then one should be treated. Please discuss this with your OB doc.

Question 3

can one take acyclovir if one was administered methotraxate to cure ectopic pregnancy? can the acyclovir interfere with the methotraxate working?

Accepted Answer

They: Do not interfere with each other. Safe to take together

Question 4

hi, im 34w + 3d pregnant and think i might be having a recurring herpes outbreak! is acyclovir safe to use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is safe: take it daily, thru the remaining course of the pregnancy, to reduce risk of an active lesion at the time of actual labor. Be sure your doctor knows the status of any potential lesion.  An active herpes outbreak during labor, is an indication for cesarean delivery, to decrease risk for the baby.

Question 5

is zovirax (acyclovir) safe during pregnancy my ob prescribed for me and im in a middle of a vaginal outbreak but i didn't take any single pill im 14 week pregnant

Accepted Answer

No adequate studies: Though there are no adequate or well-controlled studies on safety of zovirax (acyclovir) in pregnancy, some studies indicate no association with an increased risk of major birth defects when used in first trimester. Thus Acyclovir should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Please keep in contact with your doctor for continuous care. Take care.

Question 6

what are the affects or symptoms for acyclovir 400mg tab pills(zovirax)during pregnancy? these are for herpes(cold sores&blisters)

Accepted Answer

Best Info in the PI: Study the FDA approved Prescribing Information (i.e. the PI) from the manufacturer of Zovirax, (acyclovir) GlaxoSmithKline Inc., at: http://www.gsk.ca/english/docs-pdf/product-monographs/Zovirax.pdf

Question 7

even though i take acyclovir for genital herpes will it affect my pregnancy in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: Appears to be safe in pregnancy. No data to suggest that you will have adverse outcome. But as you know, everyone is different. Speak with your Ob/gyn to closely monitor you for any side effect.

Question 8

is acyclovir cream enough to treat shingles?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Absolutely not.  You need treatment that gets at the source: the nerves and the surrounding inflamed tissue. Pills. Aggressively.

Question 9

do i need prescription for zovirax (acyclovir) cream?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it is prescription only.

Question 10

is zovirax (acyclovir) cream safe for my 4 year old daughter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is okay to use if she has chicken pox or herpes.

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Is it safe to use zovirax (acyclovir) cream for a facial cold sore during pregnancy?

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Can one take acyclovir if one was administered methotraxate to cure ectopic pregnancy? can the acyclovir interfere with the methotraxate working?

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Hi, im 34w + 3d pregnant and think i might be having a recurring herpes outbreak! is acyclovir safe to use during pregnancy?

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Is zovirax (acyclovir) safe during pregnancy my ob prescribed for me and im in a middle of a vaginal outbreak but i didn't take any single pill im 14 week pregnant

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What are the affects or symptoms for acyclovir 400mg tab pills(zovirax)during pregnancy? these are for herpes(cold sores&blisters)

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Even though i take acyclovir for genital herpes will it affect my pregnancy in the long run?

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Is acyclovir cream enough to treat shingles?

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Do i need prescription for zovirax (acyclovir) cream?

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Is zovirax (acyclovir) cream safe for my 4 year old daughter?

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