Zovirax 400: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Zovirax 400 contains Acyclovir 400 mg. Listed MRP is ₹146.75 for 10 (₹14.68 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹4.12 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹146.75
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹14.68
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aciclovir Tablets IP 400 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹41.25 | ₹4.12 | 19 October 2026 |
| Acloveer 400 | Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | ₹142.50 | ₹14.25 | 19 October 2026 |
| Herpikind 400 DT | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 10 | ₹145.81 | ₹14.58 | 19 October 2026 |
| Zovirax 400 | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | ₹146.75 | ₹14.68 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Acyclovir 400 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Acyclovir 400 mg is used for
- Genital herpes – first attacks, repeat attacks and long-term prevention.
- Shingles (herpes zoster) and chickenpox, when started early.
- Cold sores and herpes infections of the mouth that are severe or frequent.
- Preventing herpes infections in people with weak immunity.
Frequently asked questions
How many times a day should I take Acivir 400?
It depends on the infection – commonly three times a day for genital herpes and five times a day for shingles or chickenpox. Follow your doctor's prescription exactly and start as early as possible.
Zovirax 400 vs Zovirax 800 – what is the difference?
Both are aciclovir. 400 mg is the usual dose for genital herpes and prevention; 800 mg five times a day is the standard dose for shingles and chickenpox in adults. Your doctor picks by condition.
Should I take Acivir 400 with food?
It can be taken with or without food. What matters more is spacing the doses evenly through the day and drinking plenty of water.
How long does Zovirax take to work?
It starts limiting the virus within a day, but sores still take several days to heal. It works best when started within 48 hours of symptoms – the earlier, the better.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Aciclovir (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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