Acyclovir - ay-SYE-kloe-veer belongs to the family of medication called antivirals. Antivirals are using to treat infections causing by viruses. Usually they work for only one kind or group of virus infections.
Topical acyclovir is using to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin, mucous membranes and genitals - sex organs. Although topical acyclovir will not cure herpes simplex, it may help relieve the pain and discomfort and may help the sores - if any heal faster. Topical acyclovir may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Acyclovir is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are acyclovir and acycloguanosine .