Diastat AcuDial and Zovirax Cream

• Generic Name: diazepam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diastat, Valium, Diazepam Intensol, Zetran

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with seizures.

Diastat AcuDial (for use in the rectum) is used to treat occasionally increased seizures (cluster seizures) in people with epilepsy who also routinely take other anti-convulsants. This medicine is not for long-term daily use to prevent seizures.

Diastat AcuDial may also be used for 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.