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Prescription Genital Herpes Treatments
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STI) caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. Once you have contracted the virus, it will be present in your body for the rest of your life, however, this does not mean you will always have symptoms. Some people may never display symptoms, and may not be aware they are carriers. It's important to test for STI's if you have had unprotected sex.
To order Genital Herpes treatment, simply complete a short assessment about your health. Our UK-based doctor will then review your assessment, usually within 24-hours and prescribe the most suitable treatment for you. Our Pharmacy will then dispense and deliver your prescription – in discreet packaging – to your door.
There are currently no treatment options available for Prescription Genital Herpes
Causes
Genital herpes is caused when someone contracts the herpes virus usually via sexual contact with a carrier of the virus herpes simplex.
This may be via:
- Unprotected sex
- Genital contact
- Oral sex
Treatments
Cold sores will usually go away themselves within 10 days, however treatments are available to speed up healing and reduce the severity of symptoms. Antiviral medication that targets the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores is available to buy and on prescription. It can come in the form of a cream that is applied to the lips or as oral tablets which can be taken for more severe or painful outbreaks.
About Aciclovir cream
Aciclovir cream, also known as Zovirax is available to buy without a prescription.
Apply to the lips five times a day. The cream works best when started at the first sign of tingling before blisters appear.
About Aciclovir tablets
Aciclovir tablets are available on prescription when you suffer from more painful or severe outbreaks of cold sores. They contain the same drug as the cream but once swallowed they get to work fighting the virus from the inside of your body.
For outbreaks, you take one tablet FIVE times a day for 5 days. If the cold sore hasn’t healed after 5 days please contact your doctor as you may require further treatment.
The tablets can be used along with the cream which may better help soothe skin symptoms.
As with all viral infections, you should make sure you keep well hydrated when fighting cold sores.
Patient information leaflet:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4334.pdf
About Valaciclovir
Valaciclovir works the same way as aciclovir but with the advantage of needing to swallow fewer tablets.
With valaciclovir, you only take one tablet twice a day for 5 days. If the cold sore hasn’t healed after 5 days please contact your doctor as you may require longer treatment.
Valaciclovir tablets can be used along with aciclovir cream which may better help soothe skin symptoms.
As with all viral infections, you should make sure you keep well hydrated when fighting cold sores.
Patient information leaflet:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4349.pdf
Side effects
Side effects from aciclovir creams are quite rare, however you should read the patient information leaflet for full information.
Aciclovir tablets:
Common side effects (affects 1-10% of the population)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Itching/rash
- Fever
- Fatigue
For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4334.pdf
Valaciclovir:
Very common side effects (affects more than 10% of the population)
- Headache
Common side effects (affects 1-10% of the population)
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Itching/rash
For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.
Symptoms
The most commonly presented symptoms of genital herpes are painful blisters and sores which often break out around your genitals, buttocks and thighs. Flu-like symptoms of fever, fatigue and swollen lymph nodes are also a common presenting symptom of genital herpes.
Other symptoms may include:
- Itching or tingling around your genital and / or anal region
- Headaches
- Pain on urination
- Backaches
Aciclovir 200mg Tablets
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Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets
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