
Acyclovir for Injection 250mg
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Product Description
Technical Specifications
- Active Ingredient: Acyclovir Sodium USP equivalent to 250mg Acyclovir per vial
- Dosage Form: Lyophilized powder for injection
- Drug Class: Synthetic nucleoside analog antiviral
- Reconstitution: 10ml Sterile Water for Injection USP, yields 25mg/ml
- Route of Administration: Intravenous infusion
- Storage Conditions: Store between 15-25 degrees Celsius, protect from moisture
Acyclovir injection is used to treat severe herpesvirus infections including herpes simplex encephalitis, severe mucocutaneous herpes simplex infections, disseminated neonatal herpes, and varicella-zoster complications, particularly in patients who cannot take oral medication or need rapid antiviral action.
Acyclovir is a synthetic nucleoside analog that is preferentially activated inside cells infected by herpes simplex or varicella-zoster virus through a viral enzyme, and the activated form then inhibits viral DNA polymerase and terminates viral DNA chain growth, stopping viral replication.
The vial is reconstituted with 10ml of Sterile Water for Injection USP, producing a solution containing 25mg of acyclovir per ml, which is then further diluted in an appropriate intravenous fluid before administration as directed in the package insert.
The 250mg strength allows more precise dosing for lower body weight patients, particularly neonates and small children, without requiring partial use of a larger vial.
The vial should be stored between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, protected from moisture, until it is reconstituted for use.
Yes, we regularly supply this strength to pediatric and neonatal hospital pharmacies, and our team can advise on packaging and documentation suited to specialized pediatric procurement requirements.
