Herpes virus most often affects the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals. To combat external manifestations of the disease, ointments from herpes are used, which contain substances actively destroying the virus. Antiviral pharmaceutical drugs selectively act on cells infected with herpes at the level of DNA, preventing further spread of the infection.
Review of the most popular ointments against herpes
It should be noted that in the treatment of herpes most people prefer to use medicines in the form of ointments. And this is justified, because the ointment is convenient to use and remains on the surface of the skin and mucous for a long time, gradually penetrating into the lower layers of the epidermis. Modern pharmaceutics offers a fairly extensive range of anti-herpetic ointments. Let's imagine the most popular remedies for herpes in the form of ointments.
Ointment from herpes Zovirax
Among the most famous ointments is the Zovirax remedy (UK). Penetrating into damaged tissues, the drug blocks the reproduction of the virus. In its composition, Zovirax is identical to Acyclovir, except that it contains propylene glycol in the formulation. Ointment is used to get rid of herpes on the face: lips, nose, eyes. The most effective is the use of the drug at the initial stages of the manifestation of the disease: with pricking and itching, which precedes the appearance of the rash. But even if it was not possible to prevent the rash, Zovirax continue to be used until the infection is completely eliminated.
Along with the ointment, the pharmaceutical industry produces other forms of Zovirax: tablets and powders for the preparation of an injection solution. However, it is Zovirax ointment that is considered the safest, since it practically does not cause side effects.
Unfortunately, Zovirax does not work on some strains of the herpes virus. In the absence of a therapeutic result, experts recommend changing the drug to a drug based on another active ingredient.
Ointment from herpes Acyclovir
The Russian analogue of Zovirax ointment is Acyclovir. The composition and the effect of both drugs are similar, although there is evidence that the effect of using the drug Acyclovir manifests somewhat later. Ointment is also desirable to begin to apply before the appearance of rashes and use it throughout the time until the rash does not come down. Affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes should be lubricated 5 times a day. If you compare the price, Acyclovir ointment costs about 0.5 cu. For a tube, while the price of Zovirax ointment is tens of times higher.
Other ointments from herpes
An effective remedy at the initial stages of herpes is oxolin ointment. In case of signs of a beginning disease, you should lubricate the skin in the problem area twice a day. Also oxolin ointment significantly accelerates the healing process with herpes. In this case, the drug should be applied 3 times a day until the healing of sores and ulcers.
In addition, to get rid of herpes on the face and body are used such funds in the form of ointments:
- Zinc ointment , which has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and drying properties.
- Gel Panavir , forming an invisible protective film, preventing the spread of the virus.
- Bofanton is an active against herpes and adenovirus infection.
- Viru-Merz gel serol is a highly effective drug that not only helps to quickly eradicate rashes, but also prolongs remission (the herpes does not appear again for a long time).
Now in the pharmacy networks other effective ointments against herpes are offered.