A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

ANSWER: The first antiviral drug developed for herpes simplex infections was Zovirax (acyclovir). It was first approved in ...

Aciclovir or acyclovir is an antiviral agent used to treat cold sores around the mouth caused ... with or without food. It comes as cream, ointment to apply over the affected area.

The cold sore treatment market is witnessing a growing demand for topical antiviral drugs for preventing and treating cold sores. Topical antiviral drugs like penciclovir and acyclovir are widely ...

Antiviral drugs, like Valtrex (valacyclovir) and Zovirax (acyclovir), not only heal herpes ... the treatment options for oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes, including home remedies ...

This cream should be applied five times a ... There are several prescription medications that can be used to treat cold sores, including acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir.