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Acyclovir is an anti viral, it does nothing for bacteria. So no, it cannot.
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Is acyclovir an antibiotic?
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication, NOT an antibiotic. It is usedfor the treatment of herpes—as in cold sores, genital herpes, shingles, and chicken pox. It is also used to pevent outbreaks.
Can you treat Sinus infections with acyclovir?
No. Acyclovir should not be used to treat a sinus infection. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat herpes. Sinus infections are bacterial and require an antibiotic.
Does the contraceptive pill work when taking acyclovir?
No, it will not. Acyclovir is an anti-viral, not an antibiotic, and it will therefore not interfere with your birth control pill.
Why is acyclovir more effect than erythromycin for treating herpes?
acyclovir is an antiviral medication where erythromycin is an antibiotic. herpes is a viral infection, therefore erythromycin will have no effect.
How long do you have to wait to drink alcoholafter taking acyclovir 400mg?
You should wait about 24-48 hours to drink alcohol after finishing you're antibiotic!
Will acyclovir treat strep?
Zovirax (Acyclovir) is an antiviral, typically used for cold sores, herpes infection, shingles, and sometimes chickenpox. Strep throat is typically bacterial, so an antibiotic would need to be prescribed from a physician. Only a culture would confirm the best course of therapy.
IS A Z pack considered a steroid?
No. Azithromycin is an antibiotic, not a steroid.
Is salinomycin considered an antibiotic?
no
Are medical steroids considered a antibiotic?
No
Is acyclovir a sulfa drug family?
Nope. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. Sulfas are antibiotics.
Is acyclovir safe to take with Zyrtec?
is acyclovir compatible with zyrtec
Can you give plasma if taking acyclovir?
No. You can not give plasma if taking acyclovir.
