| Active substance | Acyclovir  | 
		
|---|---|
| Chemical name | 9-[(2-Hydroxyethoxy)methyl]guanine  | 
		
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fatigue  | 
		
| Effects | Reduces the duration and severity of herpes outbreaks  | 
		
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable  | 
		
| Dosage (medical) | 400 mg orally three times a day for treatment of herpes simplex or as prescribed  | 
		
| Half-life | 2.5 to 3.3 hours  | 
		
| Main action | Inhibits viral DNA synthesis  | 
		
| Substance class | Antiviral medication  | 
		
| Formula | C8H11N5O3  | 
		
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature between 15-25В°C (59-77В°F)  | 
		
| Trade name | Zovirax  | 
		
| Blood pressure | No significant effect  | 
		
| Also known as | Aciclovir  | 
		
| Strength | 200mg  | 
		
| Lab Test | Not specific, may monitor renal function due to excretion pathways  | 
		
| Hepatotoxicity | Rare  | 
		
| Water Retention | No significant effect  | 
		
| Use in sports | Not typically used in sports  | 
		
| Manufacturer | GlaxoSmithKline  | 
		
| Packing | 5 tabs/blister  | 
		






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