Acyclovir Cream: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Acyclovir Cream
| Generic name | Acyclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiviral medication (synthetic nucleoside analogue) |
| Forms | Cream, Ointment, Buccal tablets |
Acyclovir cream is an antiviral medicine used on the skin to treat cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. It does not cure the infection or stop it from spreading to others.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.