What is Acyclovir Topical?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Zovirax Topical
Acyclovir is a type of medication known as an antiviral. Antivirals kill viruses or stop them from multiplying. Topical acyclovir may be used to treat cold sores (sores caused by the herpes simplex virus). It may also be used to treat genital herpes.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold sores (fever blisters) | 8 | 3 | |
| Genital herpes | 2 | 1 | |
| Skin lesions | 2 | 0 | |
| Herpes outbreak | 1 | 0 | |
| Herpes simplex virus infection | 1 | 0 | |
| Shingles (herpes zoster) | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Acyclovir Topical
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 4 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Acyclovir Topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Acyclovir Topical and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir (Zovirax) | 2 |
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