The improved pharmacokinetic profiles and simpler dosing regimens of oral valaciclovir (1,000 mg three times daily for 7 days) or famciclovir (250 mg or 500 mg three times daily) have led to their ...

In patients with recurrent disease, valaciclovir or aciclovir have been used to reduce the likelihood of recurrences.

You can also buy antiviral creams over the counter, which can reduce symptoms and speed up healing. If you have more serious outbreaks of herpes, you may be prescribed antiviral drugs such as oral ...

"Antiviral creams such as aciclovir, famciclovir and valaciclovir should be used in the first few days of a cold sore outbreak when a tingling sensation or a raised sore or blister is first ...