Acyclovir Topical Ointment Over The Counter

Apply this medication to skin only.

Acyclovir topical ointment over the counter.

Topical acyclovir comes as a cream and an ointment to apply to the skin. Zovirax topical for the skin is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat skin symptoms caused by the herpes virus. Acyclovir cream is usually applied five times a day for 4 days. For that you need a prescription.

Zovirax topical ointment is used to treat genital herpes lesions. Zovirax topical cream is used to treat cold sores on the lips and face. Zovirax ointment is a brand name of acyclovir topical approved by the fda in the following formulation s. December 30 2002 strength s.

It is an antiviral medication that helps to reduce the pain and severity of herpes lesions or sores. If you have genital lesions or mulitple lesions you are going to be best served by calling your dr to see if he will call in some acyclovir cream or best yet both cream and pills. Abreva is not an antiviral like acyclovir. I wish they would make acyclovir topical otc.

Brand names for acyclovir topical include zovirax cream. Acyclovir topical is used to manage initial episodes of herpes infections. Half life the half life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription over the counter non prescription and herbal medications that you are taking.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes if this happens wash right away with plenty of water. Generic zovirax ointment availability. Zovirax acyclovir cream topical manufacturer. Acyclovir cream may be applied at any time during a cold sore outbreak but it works best when it is applied at the very beginning of a cold sore outbreak when there is tingling redness itching or a bump but the cold sore has not yet formed.

Csa schedule view glossary of terms. And whilst some treatments are available over the counter others require a prescription. The cost for acyclovir topical topical cream 5 is around 648 for a supply of 5 grams depending on the pharmacy you visit. Other acyclovir brands include.

The only topical treatment approved for over the counter sales is abreva which contains docosanal 10 as its active ingredient. Zovirax acyclovir ointment topical. Shingles treatment cream 3x triple action patented natural formula for herpes zoster outbreaks causing painful rash and nerve pain by terrasil 45gm 4 2 out of 5 stars 408 18 95 18. In the u s however you cannot buy acyclovir cream 5 or ointments 5 over the counter.