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Details for New Drug Application (NDA): 018603

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NDA 018603 describes ZOVIRAX, which is a drug marketed by Pharmobedient, Bausch, and Glaxosmithkline, and is included in six NDAs. It is available from three suppliers. Additional details are available on the ZOVIRAX profile page.

The generic ingredient in ZOVIRAX is acyclovir sodium. There are two drug master file entries for this compound. Eight suppliers are listed for this compound. Additional details are available on the acyclovir sodium profile page.

Summary for 018603

Tradename:	ZOVIRAX
Applicant:	Glaxosmithkline
Ingredient:	acyclovir sodium
Patents:	0

Profile for product number 001

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:	DISCN	Dosage:	INJECTABLE;INJECTION			Strength	EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons
Approval Date:	Oct 22, 1982	TE:		RLD:	Yes

Profile for product number 002

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:	DISCN	Dosage:	INJECTABLE;INJECTION			Strength	EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons
Approval Date:	Jun 29, 1989	TE:		RLD:	Yes

Profile for product number 003

Active Rx/OTC/Discontinued:	DISCN	Dosage:	INJECTABLE;INJECTION			Strength	EQ 250MG BASE/VIAL Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons
Approval Date:	Aug 30, 1983	TE:		RLD:	Yes

Expired US Patents for NDA 018603

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Applicant	Tradename	Generic Name	Dosage	NDA	Approval Date	Patent No.	Patent Expiration
Glaxosmithkline	ZOVIRAX	acyclovir sodium	INJECTABLE;INJECTION	018603-001	Oct 22, 1982	4,199,574	⤷ Start Trial
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