We here describe two cases of effective treatment of
What is acyclovir? Acyclovir is an antiviral drug
The viral origin of warts suggests the antiviral drug acyclovir as a potential therapeutic option
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The viral origin of
A chronic case of plantar warts, resistant to standard methods of treatment, and cured after treatment with acyctovir is described
Generic name: Acyclovir Ointment [ ay-SYE-kloe-veer ] Brand name: Zovirax Drug class: Topical antivirals
Over-the-counter treatments that contain salicylic acid work by removing layers of a wart a little at a time
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Effective in treating genital herpes outbreaks
Common side effects of acyclovir topical may include: burning, stinging, or itching when the medicine is applied
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Plantar warts are generally harmless and self-limiting, but should be treated to lessen symptoms (which may become painful)
Usually these medicines work for only one kind or group of virus infections
Treatment of plantar warts with oral valacyclovir Am J Med
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Methods: Thirty- one patients with cutaneous warts were allocated into 2 groups
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Famciclovir 250 mg orally 3 times/day for 7–10 days
6,7 Based on these observations, we decided to start a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acyclovir in the treatment of warts
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HSV-1 is the most common cause of oro-labial and genital herpes in the UK
Put on the same side of the mouth as the cold sore