Penciclovir (Denavir) topical cream
Generic name: Acyclovir Cream [ ay-SYE-kloe-veer ] Brand name: Zovirax
Famciclovir
HSV
Medication Guide
Valacyclovir is used to
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Burning or stinging
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Valacyclovir is used to treat herpes virus infections, including herpes labialis (also known as cold sores), herpes zoster (also known as shingles), and herpes simplex (also known as genital herpes) in adults
Treatment depends on the severity of disease, the type of HSV, your sexual activity and other medical factors
Acyclovir ointment USP, 5% is a formulation for topical administration
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Valacyclovir (Valtrex) 1 g once daily: 78 to 79: Yes: 4: Topical medication for HSV infection is generally not highly effective
3 The half-life of penciclovir is approximately 7–20 hours, 3 and is topical cream (10%) over the counter: oral herpes (cold sores, fever blisters) Valacyclovir is the generic version of the brand name drug Valtrex
For adolescents 12 years of age and older, the dosage is the same as in adults
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