Description

Acylex 200mg Suspension is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Here are the key details:
Active Ingredient: Acyclovir
Indications: Cold Sores: Acylex helps manage symptoms of cold sores around the mouth.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster): It’s effective in treating shingles.
Chickenpox (Varicella): Acylex is used for chickenpox¹²³.
How It Works:
Acyclovir is a synthetic purine nucleotide analogue.
It inhibits herpes viruses (HSV, VZV, and EBV) by converting into acyclovir monophosphate.
This active form stops viral DNA replication in 3 ways: competitive inhibition of viral DNA polymerase, incorporation into the growing DNA chain, and inactivation of viral DNA polymerase⁴.
Remember to follow your doctor’s guidance when using Acylex.