A synthetic acyclic purine nucleoside that may be used systemically. Drug of choice in simple mucocutaneous herpes simplex, in immunocompromised patients with initial herpes genitalis. Also active against herpes virus including H. zoster and H. varicella.
An ointment applied to herpes sores or a tablet to relieve pain, speed healing, and reduce the amount of time live viruses are present in the sores.
Oral antiviral used in the treatment of herpes genitalis, and indicated for the management of both initial and recurrent episodes. Although it does not cure the disease, clinical symptoms are reduced, as is the frequency of recurrence. Adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, and headache.
An antiviral drug approved for use in herpes simplex infections of the genitals, face, and central nervous system.
There exists an antiviral medication, accessible in oral, intravenous, and topical formulations, which effectively hinders the replication of the varicella zoster virus.