Acyclovir and EC-Naprosyn

• Generic Name: acyclovir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sitavig, Zovirax

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox, as well as varicella (chickenpox), and cytomegalovirus.

Acyclovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: naproxen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: EC-Naprosyn, Aleve, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 375, Naprosyn, Anaprox-DS, Naprelan 500, Flanax, Naprelan, Anaprox, Naproxen Sodium, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Gelcap, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis

• It is used to ease pain, swelling, and fever.
• It is used to ease painful period (menstrual) cycles.
• It is used to treat some types of arthritis.
• It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
• It is used to treat gout attacks.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.