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Suggest Medications For Genital Herpes Sores
Question: Is there any cream available either OTC or RX that can help with genital Herpes sores?
Brief Answer:
zovirax, docosanol and penciclovir
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is a anti viral cream called zovirax. It is the cream version of acyclovir.
It is used 5 times a day.
This may be more readily available than the other options mentioned below.
Two other options are: (1) docosanol and (2) penciclovir
The zovirax may be over the counter but you would want to ask your local pharmacist.
The topical treatments would work best if given along with oral medication
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
zovirax, docosanol and penciclovir
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There is a anti viral cream called zovirax. It is the cream version of acyclovir.
It is used 5 times a day.
This may be more readily available than the other options mentioned below.
Two other options are: (1) docosanol and (2) penciclovir
The zovirax may be over the counter but you would want to ask your local pharmacist.
The topical treatments would work best if given along with oral medication
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is your opinion of tea tree oil and lysine wil propolis olive oil and vitamin e
Brief Answer:
may or may not help, can try
Detailed Answer:
HI
The tea tree oil is said to have anti bacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects and some studies have suggested lysine may shorten an outbreak and prevent future attacks as well
Antiviral properties have also been suggested about olive oil and vitamin e.
None of these will hurt if used and may or may not have a beneficial effect.
Since they would not cause any harm and may help, he can use to see if it helps speed up the process.
Please feel free to ask anything else
may or may not help, can try
Detailed Answer:
HI
The tea tree oil is said to have anti bacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects and some studies have suggested lysine may shorten an outbreak and prevent future attacks as well
Antiviral properties have also been suggested about olive oil and vitamin e.
None of these will hurt if used and may or may not have a beneficial effect.
Since they would not cause any harm and may help, he can use to see if it helps speed up the process.
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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