Zovirax
GSK
Description
Contains aciclovir, which is an antiviral agent that is highly active in vitro against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types I and II and varicella zoster virus (including initial and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis)
Indications
Bactroban 2% cream: indicated for the topical treatment of secondarily infected traumatic lesions such as small lacerations, sutured wounds or abrasions (up to 10cm in length or 100cm2in area), due to susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. Bactroban 2% nasal ointment: the elimination of nasal carriage of staphylococci, including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Bactroban ointment 2%: skin infections, eg Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains, other staphylococci, streptococci. It is also active against Gram-negative organisms such as Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae. Bactroban Ointment is used for skin infections, eg impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis.
Price
2g cream, £4.63; 10g cream, £13.96; 25× 200mg tabs, £2.85; 35× 800mg tabs, £10.50; powder in vial for ×5 infusions: 250mg , £16.70; 500mg, £17.00
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