Other Names: Valtrex Commonly Prescribed For: Velacyclovir is an antiviral prescribed retard the increase and spread of herpes virus. Valacyclovir is used for treating cold sores in children. How to Take it: Valacyclovir is available as tablets taken orally. To treat shingles, Valacyclovir is taken for every eight hours for a period of seven days. [...]

Other Names: Valacyclovir Commonly Prescribed For: Valtrex is an antiviral drug, prescribed for treating infections like genital herpes, cold sores and chickenpox due to herpes virus. It retards the increase and spread of the virus. It is commonly combined with other medication. How to Take It: Valtrex is available as tablets taken by mouth. To [...]

Other Names: Famciclovir Commonly Prescribed For: Famvir is an antiviral medication which is prescribed for the treatment of the herpes virus. It does not cure the herpes virus but can reduce the symptoms caused by the infection.  Illnesses which are caused by the herpes virus include chicken pox, shingles, cold sores and genital herpes. How [...]

Other Names: Famvir Commonly Prescribed For: Famciclovir is prescribed for the treatment of shingles, and is also used for treating recurring cold sores or genital herpes.  It should not be prescribed for people who have severe lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or galactose absorption problems. How to Take It: For the treatment of shingles, Famciclovir should [...]

Other Names: Penciclovir Commonly Prescribed For: Denavir is a commonly prescribed treatment to heal herpes outbreaks and cold sores How to Take It: Denavir is a topical cream should be used externally either in face or lips. Apply it for every two hours while you are awake, usually for four days. Before applying the infected [...]

Other Names: Zovirax, Acycloguanosine Commonly Prescribed For: Acyclovir is used to treat infection caused by the herpes virus. It is also prescribed for chicken pox, cold sores and shingles. How to Take It: Acyclovir is available in capsules, tablets and also as suspension (liquid) all taken oreally. During treatment is recommended to take the Acyclovir [...]