Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Xerese Cream

Xerese Cream

Generic nameacyclovir and hydrocortisone
Drug classtopical antiviral, topical corticosteroid
Formstopical cream

Xerese is a prescription topical cream that combines an antiviral medicine (acyclovir) and a corticosteroid (hydrocortisone). It is used on the skin to treat cold sores.

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