SPL Set ID: 9ad711e4-003d-4b58-8177-32928bc42aa9
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Acyclovir is a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpes viruses. Acyclovir capsules are formulations for oral administration. Each capsule contains 200 mg of acyclovir and the inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shell consists of FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink contains, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #40, D&C Yellow #10, iron oxide black, pharmaceutical shellac glaze and propylene glycol. Acyclovir is a white, crystalline powder with the molecular formula C 8 H 11 N 5 O 3 and a molecular weight of 225. The maximum solubility in water at 37degree C is 2.5 mg/mL. The pka's of acyclovir are 2.27 and 9.25. The chemical name of acyclovir is 2-amino-1,9-dihydro-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6 H -purin-6-one; it has the following structural formula: image description