Cold sores treatment

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Acyclovir (Zovirax) and penciclovir (Denavir) are the only topical antiviral dragp currently available These dragp inhibit viral replication. Acyclovir is used in the treatment of initial episodes of genital herpes, as well as heqies simplex virus infections in immunocompromised patients (patients with an immune system incapable of fighting infection). Penciclovir is used for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults. 

Aciclovir is an antiviral indicated in the treatment and prophylaxis of cold sores. It is available for systemic administration (tablets) or topical use (cream, eye ointment). In the management of cold sores, the cream is applied every 4 hours and continued for 5 days. Its use should be started as soon as symptoms (tingling sensation) begin. 

Not intended for the treatment of vesicular lesions, such as cold sores or fever blisters. 

Herpes labialis For the treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores). 

Herpes labialis The recommended dosage of valacyclovir for the treatment of cold sores is 2 g twice daily for 1 day taken approximately 12 hours apart. Initiate therapy at the earliest symptom of a cold sore (eg, tingling, itching, burning). There are no data on the effectiveness of treatment initiated after the development of clinical signs of a cold sore (eg, papule, vesicle, ulcer). Therapy beyond 1 day does not appear to provide additional clinical benefit. 

Cream Treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents (12 years of age and older). 

Docosanol cream is approved for the over-the-counter treatment of herpes labiaUs. It shortens the duration of symptoms of cold sores and fever blisters but does not provide symptomatic relief. 

Herpes lahialis (cold sores) Topical Penciclovir should be applied every 2 hours during waking hours for a period of 4 days. Treatment should be started as early as possible (i. e., during the prodrome or when lesions appear). 

Docosanol Abreva Topical treatment of recurrent herpes simplex infections (cold sores]... 

The last drug to mention is acyclovir (Zovirax), the cold sore (herpes) treatment. Here is a modified guanosine in which only a ghost of the sugar remains. There is no ring at all and no stereochemistry. 

Initial treatment of cold sores is usually by the application of topically applied creams, such as Zovirax. More severe cases are treated with oral products, such as conventional or dispersible tablets. In very severe cases treatment may be via intravenous infusion. 

Valacyclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), for the treatment of initial and recurrent episodes of genital herpes, and for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent and HIV-infected patients. It is also indicated for the reduction of transmission of genital herpes in immunocompetent individuals, and for the treatment of cold sores. Valacyclovir appears to be equally effective in treating herpes zoster and recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent adults. Valacyclovir has shown efficacy in the prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus infections in transplant patients (Perry and Faulds, 1996). 

While for most adults and children, cold sores generally clear up without treatment in seven to ten days, pain may be alleviated by home remedies such as avoiding spicy or acidic foods, applying ice or warmth to the blisters, or applying a moistened tea bag to the area, as it has been suggested that tannic acid (a chemical found in tea) may possess antiviral properties. Unfortunately, the HSVl infection itself cannot be cured. It is recommended that patients wash blisters gently with soap and water and dry thoroughly to prevent secondary bacterial infections. 

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Docosanol 10% is a cold sore/fever blister treatment. Inactive ingredients include benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil,... 

It is used for the treatment of cold sore caused by labial herpes, herpes simplex virus Type I and Type II responsible for genital herpes. It also affects the isolated of EB viruses and varicella-zoster significantly. 

There is no simple relation between the reclassification of a medicine as an OTC and the level of subsequent prescribing [4] external factors may play the dominant role. When aciclovir cream was delisted for the treatment of cold sores the event coincided with heavy advertising for its use. The pubhcity may have affected the extent of OTC use, but there was tittle change in the volume of prescribing. When on the other hand clotrimazole products for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis (thrush) were released for over the counter sale, the increase in overall use was accompanied by a decline in the prescribing of these products. 

Karlsmark, T. Goodman, J. Drouault, Y. Lufrano, L. Pledger, G. the C.S.S. Group. Randomized clinical study comparing Compeed cold sore patch to acyclovir cream 5% in the treatment of herpes simplex labialis. J. Eur. Acad. Dermatol. Venereol. 2008, 22 (10), 1184-1192. 

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