Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Acyclovir



Item Description

CAS : 59277-89-3

Formula : C8H11N5O3

EINECS : 261-685-1

 

 

Function
Aciclovir is indicated for the treatment of HSV and VZV infections, including:
Genital herpes simplex (treatment and prophylaxis)
Herpes simplex labialis (cold sores)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Acute chickenpox in immunocompromised patients
Herpes simplex encephalitis
Acute mucocutaneous HSV infections in immunocompromised patients
Herpes simplex keratitis (ocular herpes)
Herpes simplex blepharitis (not to be mistaken with ocular herpes)
Prophylaxis against herpesviruses in immunocompromised patients (such as patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy).

 

 

Specification

 

Test Item

Analysis Specification

Result

Description

Almost white crystal power

Complies

Loss on drying

≤1.0%

0.16%

Residue on ignition

≤0.1 %

0.06%

Heavy Metals

≤10ppm

Complies

Organic impurities

Meet the requirements

Complies

Assay (HCLO4)

98.0%~102.0%

101.49%

Conclusion

Meet the requirements