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Best remedies for herpes

Ointment Acyclovir

This remedy is most often used in the initial stage of the herpes simplex virus( HSV 1 and type 2), which manifests itself as irritation on the lips, then develops into blisters with the lymphatic fluid. The active substance, acyclovir, is inserted into the DNA strand of the virus, terminates and prevents its replication. Apply 4-6 times a day until the symptoms disappear( usually not more than a week).

Advantages:

• drug blocks the spread of the virus;
• prevents the appearance of a new rash;
• has an immunomodulatory effect;
• accelerates the appearance of crusts;
• reduces the likelihood of skin complications;
• prevents visceral complications( on internal organs);
• reduces pain during the acute phase of herpes.

Disadvantages:

• in case of systematic use, the active substance loses its antiviral activity, therefore it is necessary to use it only as necessary;
• contraindication: individual intolerance.

Cream Erazaban

This antiviral agent is prescribed at an early stage of recurrent HSV in patients with weakened immunity. The active substance, docosanol, prevents the fusion of the virus with the cell wall, after which intracellular absorption of HSV occurs and prevention of its replication. For application, apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area. Use up to 5 times a day until the symptoms disappear.

Advantages:

• prevents skin dissemination( limits the spread of the virus through the skin);
• protects healthy cells;
• quickly removes such unpleasant symptoms as burning, itching, soreness;
• reduces affected areas;
• low absorption of skin;
• application at an early stage prevents the appearance of crusts.

Disadvantages:

• preparation is effective only at an early stage of herpes development;
• Propylene Glycol, which is part of the product, can cause redness and irritation of the skin in the area of ​​application;
• contraindications: age under 12 years, hypersensitivity to the active substance.

Tablets Famvir

The drug is prescribed in severe cases, incl.for the treatment of herpes in patients with immunodeficiency. The active ingredient, famciclovir, is metabolized internally to penciclovir and suppresses the spread of the virus. Indications: Zoster virus, herpes eye, primary infection or relapse of HSV, exacerbation of infection, treatment of herpes in immunodeficiency states, chicken pox. The effectiveness of the treatment is noticeable in the first days of use. Method of treatment: dosage depends on the state of immunity.

Advantages:

• high clinical efficacy;
• quickly corrects acute symptoms, significantly reduces discomfort and pain in the affected area;
• long-term antiviral effect;
• reduces the possibility of relapse by 80%;
• does not have a harmful effect on healthy cells;
• prevents the spread of the virus, blocks the development of new symptoms;
• shortens the healing time of the rashes;The
• preparation is effective against resistant strains of the virus to acyclovir.

Disadvantages:

• adverse reactions after administration: headache, nausea, jaundice, drowsiness, itching, thrombocytopenia, hallucinations, vomiting;
• contraindications: under age, hypersensitivity, lactation, pregnancy.

Cream Vectavir

The mechanism of action of the active component, penciclovir, is very similar to acyclovir. The first penetrates into the infected cells, is retained in them for 12 hours, not allowing the viral DNA to be synthesized. In contrast to Acyclovir, Vectavir is effective at all stages of infection and is more effective against acyclovir-resistant strains of the virus. Indications: relapse of HSV with localization on the face, lips. Apply to the affected area for 4 days 5 times a day.

Advantages:

• prevents the appearance of painful vesicles;
• , in contrast to acyclovir, has a longer action and less toxicity;
• quickly stops the multiplication of the virus;
• is effective at all stages of herpes development;
• reduces the intensity of pain;
• reduces the course of the disease, contributes to a rapid recovery.

Disadvantages:

• adverse reactions: paresthesia, numbness in the application area;
• contraindications: hypersensitivity, age to 16 years;
• should be used with caution in lactation, during pregnancy.

Cream Fenistil Pencivir

The drug is among the safest and most effective remedies among anti-herpetic medications. The active component, penciclovir, oppresses and blocks the spread of the virus. Indication: treatment of HSV of any stage of development with localization in the area of ​​the lips. Apply a thin layer on the affected area up to 8 times a day for 4 days.

Advantages:

• suppresses acute manifestations of HSV;
• formulation aids facilitate penetration of the active component into the skin;
• is effective against some acyclovir resistant strains of the virus;
• accelerates clinical recovery;
• does not affect healthy cells;
• successfully copes with the virus even at the late start of treatment;
• has a low toxicity.

Disadvantages:

• adverse reactions: discomfort and burning sensation in the area of ​​application;
• should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation;
• contraindication: intolerance to penciclovir or other drug components.

Valtrex tablets

The drug is suitable for episodic( with relapses) and suppressive( relapse prevention) therapy for HSV.The active component, valaciclovir, entering the body, turns into L-valine and acyclovir, so the mechanism of action is similar to the latter. Indication: shingles;infections caused by HSV;labial herpes;prevention of recurrence of herpes.

Advantages:

• accelerates the healing process;
• prevents the spread of infection;
• reduces pain, its duration;
• quickly blocks the multiplication of viruses;
• lasting effect;
• is well absorbed from the digestive tract.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• adverse reactions: headache, leukopenia, nausea, dyspnea, rarely GI disorders;
• should be used with caution in immunodeficient conditions;
• contraindication: hypersensitivity.

Minder tablets

The drug is an analogue of the antiviral substance penciclovir. Effective at any stage of herpes development. The active ingredient, famciclovir, immediately enters the body and turns into penciclovir. The substance is retained in the affected cell for 12 hours and suppresses replication of the virus DNA.Indication: herpes zoster, postherpetic neuralgia, HSV( types 1 and 2), recurrence of genital herpes. Advantages: