Aciclovir

Alexandradebrian

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This product is in a cream with a trade name ZOVIRAX. It is used for the treatment of "Cold Sores". These occur usually around the mouth without having a cold. It is a form of herpes. Many people have the problem but it only appears in some. Does anyone know the name of a cream here that one can buy from the Pharmacy which includes the ACICLOVIR? Can we buy ZOVIRAX here? I am told there is no cure. Anyone know? Please.
 

dv8

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zovirax is available but rather pricey. there are several other creams with aciclovir, my suggestion is poviral. it is best to accompany it with few pills, for cold sores it's usually 800mg a day for 5 days.
 

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That is correct, cold sores or (herpes simplex) can never be cured, but it's treatable(to alleviate the symptoms). It is a virus that lies dormant in your system between attacks. Being stressed, tired or too much exposure to sunlight can cause recurrence of attacks.
 

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I have a friend here that gets cold sores all the time. I didn't realized there were pills as well to take. I don't know what she uses, but I know it's just a cream or salve. Can the pills also be bought at a farmacia here? Do you what they'd be called? I assume that they are probably pricey too?
 

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Viroter is aciclovir 5% cream. You might also take L Lysine, an inexpensive amino acid to decrease the duration of the outbreak.
 

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I thought it's primary use was for genital herpes. Wasn't that the original development when it first came onto the market, in conjunction with some anti-viral pills?
 

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herpes simple is very common. many people may be carriers without displaying the symptoms. not to mention that because this virus seems to attack the body when it is in a weakened state one could have outbreaks very seldom.
aciclovir comes in pills and cream. i suggest both to combat the outbreak. cream 2 or 3 times a day combined with pills. as i said, 800mg a day for 5 days. both cream and pills are available OTC. cream is about 300 pesos and pills about 50 pesos each. popular dominican brands are poviral i mentioned and virotel that someone suggested.
 

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herpes simple is very common. many people may be carriers without displaying the symptoms. not to mention that because this virus seems to attack the body when it is in a weakened state one could have outbreaks very seldom.
aciclovir comes in pills and cream. i suggest both to combat the outbreak. cream 2 or 3 times a day combined with pills. as i said, 800mg a day for 5 days. both cream and pills are available OTC. cream is about 300 pesos and pills about 50 pesos each. popular dominican brands are poviral i mentioned and virotel that someone suggested.
What is the typical regimen for shingles?
 

dv8

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usually 800mg 4 or 5 times a day for minimum a week. but you have to start therapy at the earliest sign of rash. otherwise it will not be quite as effective.