ACYCLOVIR SODIUM vs VISTIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACYCLOVIR SODIUM and VISTIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACYCLOVIR SODIUM	VISTIDE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ACYCLOVIR SODIUM	CIDOFOVIR
Manufacturer	Eugia Pharma	Gilead Sciences Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable	Solution
Drug class	Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2.5 to 3.3 hours	—
Treats	Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis	Aids-Related Opportunistic Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

acyclovir sodium vistide

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM

CIDOFOVIR

Manufacturer

Eugia Pharma

Gilead Sciences Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable

Solution

Drug class

Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2.5 to 3.3 hours

—

Treats

Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis

Aids-Related Opportunistic Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acyclovir Sodium or Vistide?

Acyclovir Sodium and Vistide are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Acyclovir Sodium and Vistide?

Acyclovir Sodium contains Acyclovir Sodium, while Vistide contains Cidofovir — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.