Cytra K Oral Solution and Zovirax Topical

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate
• Dosage Forms: oral granule, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-K, Poly-Citra K Crystals, Polycitra-K, Virtrate-K

Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

The combination of citric acid and potassium citrate is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood). Cytra-K is also used to treat digitalis overdose.

Cytra-K may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acyclovir topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Zovirax Topical, Zovirax

Zovirax Topical (for the skin) is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat skin symptoms caused by the herpes virus.

Zovirax Topical cream is used to treat cold sores on the lips and face.

Zovirax Topical ointment is used to treat genital herpes lesions.

There is no cure for herpes and acyclovir will not prevent you from developing symptoms in the future.

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