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ZOVIRAX: 59 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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59
Total FAERS Reports
2 (3.4%)
Deaths Reported
38
Hospitalizations
59
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
2
Life-Threatening
1
Disabilities

First Report: 20080212 · Latest Report: 20140523

What Are the Most Common ZOVIRAX Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Haemolysis
9 reports (15.3%)
#2 Most Reported
Renal failure acute
8 reports (13.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Jaundice
8 reports (13.6%)

All ZOVIRAX Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Haemolysis 9 15.3% 0 9
Hepatic enzyme increased 8 13.6% 0 8
Jaundice 8 13.6% 0 8
Renal failure acute 8 13.6% 0 7
Blood bilirubin increased 7 11.9% 0 7
Toxic encephalopathy 5 8.5% 1 3

Who Reports ZOVIRAX Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 53.4 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →

Is ZOVIRAX Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2008 1 0 1
2010 2 0 1
2011 2 0 0
2012 1 0 1
2013 25 2 21
2014 18 0 11

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What Is ZOVIRAX Used For?

IndicationReports
Herpes zoster 13
Prophylaxis 13
Product used for unknown indication 8

Official FDA Label for ZOVIRAX

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.