Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Herpes on buttocks will zovirax (acyclovir) cream help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Herpes: Although there is no cure for herpes, some drugs have been effective in reducing the frequency and duration of outbreaks. It might be a good idea to discuss options with your doctor. If you have outbreaks often, you may want to consider taking an antiviral drug every day. Doctors call this suppressive therapy. The oral medications are more effective.
Answered 8/31/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Doc prescribed zovirax, (acyclovir) 45 capsules, 1 every 8 hours, no refil, l does she really think I have herpes while awaiting results or just being cautious?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had positive herpes and using standard medication like zovirax (acyclovir) i retested after a year and result come back negative.So does it false to show?Or?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have herpes. Several outbreaks a year and usually on my mid-back. I take Zovirax (acyclovir). Is it safe for me to get shingles shot while on zovirax (acyclovir)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does zovirax (acyclovir) work for genital herpes? And if so how does it get rid of them?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the affects or symptoms for ACYCLOVIR 400MG tab pills(Zovirax)During pregnancy? These are for herpes(cold sores&blisters)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Does Zovirax cream affect other body parts? If someone has genital herpes and applies it does it get absorbed into the body and affect herpes on their mouth? Or vice versa?
Is acyclovir cream useful for genital herpes outbreaks lesions?
I m suffering from herpes. Dr. suggest me Acyclovir cream & tablet. I read on net it prevent virus to spread not remove. can i use Antiviral with it?
Are cold sores different from genital herpes?Also, is there any medication that can supress it? I only use acyclovir cream when I have an outbreak.
What are the side effects of taking tab zovirax (acyclovir) for herpes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
