Aciclovir Mylan

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

Active ingredient:

Aciclovir sodium 628.8mg equivalent to Aciclovir 500 mg

Available from:

Viatris Limited

INN (International Name):

Aciclovir sodium 628.8 mg (equivalent to Aciclovir 500 mg)

Dosage:

500 mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder for infusion

Composition:

Active: Aciclovir sodium 628.8mg equivalent to Aciclovir 500 mg

Prescription type:

Prescription

Manufactured by:

Sequent Scientific Limited

Therapeutic indications:

Aciclovir is indicated for the treatment of Herpes simplex infections. Aciclovir is indicated for the prophylaxis of Herpes simplex infections in immune-compromised patients. Aciclovir is indicated for the treatment of Varicella zoster infections. Aciclovir is indicated for the treatment of Herpes simplex infections in the neonate. Aciclovir infusion formulations are indicated for the prophylaxis of CMV infection in bone marrow transplant recipients. It has been shown that high dose intravenous aciclovir reduces the incidence and delays the onset of CMV infection. When high dose intravenous aciclovir is followed by 6 months treatment with high dose oral aciclovir (see prescribing information for oral aciclovir) mortality and the incidence of viraemia are also reduced.

Product summary:

Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Vial, glass, 20 mL Type 1 flint tubular glass vial with rubber closure and aluminium seal - 5 dose units - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C

Authorization date:

2014-11-04