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Medicines for herpes and cold sores

Medicines whose official label lists herpes and cold sores include Acyclovir, Loteprednol Etabonate, Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous, Avian Herpes Virus. Your doctor or pharmacist will choose the right one for you.

Medicines (by active ingredient)

AcyclovirHerpes Zoster Infections : Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Loteprednol EtabonateLoteprednol etabonate is indicated for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster kerati… Vaccinia Immune Globulin IntravenousVaccinia infections in individuals who have skin conditions such as burns, impetigo, varicella-zoster, or poison ivy. Avian Herpes VirusAilanthus Glandulosus – Skin Inflammation, Arsenicum Album - Rash, DNA – Skin Swelling, Echinacea (Angustifolia) - Fever, Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum – Skin Swelling, Herpes Simplex I & II Nosode – Skin ….

Brands

AciclovirHerpes Zoster Infections : Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). ValacyclovirValacyclovir tablets are a deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) Genital Herpes Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent episode) Suppression in immunocompetent or HIV-1–infected patients Re… DocosanolTreats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching Cold sore/fever blister treatment. ValaciclovirValacyclovir tablets are a deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) Genital Herpes Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent episode) Suppression in immunocompetent or HIV-1–infected patients Re… FamciclovirHerpes labialis (cold sores) o Treatment of recurrent episodes.

Questions

What medicines treat herpes and cold sores?

Can I buy them without a prescription?

Some can and some cannot; rules differ by country. Each medicine page says whether it is a prescription medicine in the United States. Ask a pharmacist where you live.