Acyclovir Ointment
NDC 85957-036
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Product Information
Acyclovir is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Aryeh Pharma Corp. Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It is supplied as a white ointment for topical administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 85957-036 and 3 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
85957-036
Proprietary Name:
Acyclovir
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Acyclovir
Substance Name: [2]
Acyclovir
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Ointment
- A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
85957
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
ANDA202459
Marketing Category: [8]
ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
04-10-2026
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
Product Characteristics
Color(s):
WHITE (C48325 - OPAQUE WHITE TO OFF-WHITE)
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Product Details
What is NDC 85957-036?
The NDC code 85957-036 is assigned by the FDA to the product Acyclovir. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Aryeh Pharma Corp and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a ointment administered via topical route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 3 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 85957-036-01, 85957-036-02, 85957-036-03. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.
What are the uses of this product?
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
- ACYCLOVIR 50 mg/g - A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ACYCLOVIR (UNII: X4HES1O11F)
- ACYCLOVIR (UNII: X4HES1O11F) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.
- DNA Polymerase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Nucleoside Analog - [EXT]
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".
