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Is zovirax (acyclovir) cream safe for my 4 year old daughter?
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Yes: It is okay to use if she has chicken pox or herpes.
Answered 1/11/2020
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Zovirax: Zovirax doesn't have an FDA indication for children younger than 12 years old because there hasn't been sufficient testing. However, it can be used off-label for younger children.
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