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Antiviral agent. The affected cell herpes acyclovir interacts with viral enzymes, which leads to an interruption of viral replication. The drug is effective against viruses of herpes simplex and herpes zoster (zoster). It prevents the formation of new elements of the rash, accelerates the formation of crusts, reduces pain in the acute phase of herpes zoster. It is also effective against Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus. It has immunno stimulatory action.
Indications for use: Gerpevir prescribed for infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by Herpes simplex virus types (1, 2), including primary and recurrent genital herpes; for prevention of these diseases in patients with impaired immune system; in patients with herpes zoster - when the normal state of the immune system; varicella.