Prescription TPA

Generic name

Acyclovir

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antivirals

Sub category

Per-os

Preservative agents
Composition
  • Acyclovir
  • Glycerin
  • Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben
  • Sorbitol
  • Vanilline
Format

Oral suspension 200 mg / 5 ml (bottles of 475 ml)

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
  • 2 to 12 years : 20mg / kg QID x 5 days max 800mg / dose. --- Caution in patients over 65 years or with impaired renal function.
  • Store at room temperature away from light. Patient must stay well hydrated
Age according to official indications

2 years

Age according to clinical data

2 years

References

Compendium des produits et Spécialités pharmaceutiques 2021 (CPS)
www.e-therapeutics.ca

Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook 2020, LexiComp
www.uptodate.com

DrugDex 2021, IBM MicroMedex Web applications
www.micromedexsolutions.com

Rx Vigilance Santé 2021
vigilance.ca/dosages-pediatriques-medicaments-rxvigilance


Amélie Ganivet, optométriste
Cynthia Théberge, pharmacienne