Acyclovir is an antiviral agent that is used to treat viral infections caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). This drug is FDA-approved for treating genital herpes infection and HSV encephalitis. Non-FDA-approved indications of Acyclovir include herpes zoster (shingles), varicella zoster (chickenpox), and mucocutaneous HSV. This medicine is also prescribed to treat genital herpes outbreaks. In… Continue reading Acyclovir Pediatric Use: Guidelines and Considerations For Safe Dosing And Administration in Pediatric Patients