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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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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

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

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Answered 9/15/2014

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