Acyclovir ointment is used to treat first outbreaks of genital herpes (a herpes virus infection that causes sores to form around the genitals and rectum from time to time) and to treat certain types of sores caused by the herpes simplex virus in people Aciclovir (or acyclovir) is an antiviral medicine
There's no cure for shingles
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One of three antiviral medications is usually prescribed—acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir
It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching Indications and Usage for Zovirax Cream
Oral treatment of shingles: Adults and children 12 Valacyclovir and acyclovir are antiviral drugs used for the treatment of chickenpox, shingles, genital herpes (in adults), and cold sores due to the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), or another herpes-related infection
Raised rash in a small area of your skin
The virus then travels down the associated sensory nerve to the skin, leading to a characteristic dermatomal rash, usually in association with dermatomal pain
Zovirax Topical cream is used to treat cold sores on the lips and face
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Usually these medicines work for only one kind or group of virus infections
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your Treatment of Chickenpox: Children (2 years of age and older): 20 mg/kg per dose orally 4 times daily (80 mg/kg/day) for 5 days
It is also used to treat chickenpox and cold sores in children