10 most effective ointments for herpes

Ointment Viferon is an immunomodulatory and antiviral drug based on human interferon. This remedy is not so actively used in the treatment of herpes, although the results can be really good. By stimulating local immunity and inhibiting the activity of the virus, the ointment promotes the rapid healing of inflammation and blisters, and when used in the initial stages of the disease, in some cases it helps to completely avoid their appearance.

Among doctors, not everyone believes in the effectiveness of Viferon, but patients leave mostly positive reviews about the remedy. Particularly good results can be achieved as part of complex therapy in combination with other antiviral agents.

Virosept cream belongs to the category of inexpensive herpes remedies with a pronounced antiseptic effect. It is based on salicylic acid, zinc oxide, methyluracil, celandine extract and sea buckthorn oil. Applying it to the rash area every 2-4 hours guarantees rapid drying of inflammation, localization of its zone, removal of discomfort in the form of itching and redness.

With a small cost of funds, positive reviews about it are enough. Many who have tried Virocept cream for the first time remain pleasantly surprised by its properties and note that it really allows you to completely remove the manifestations of herpes in just 2-3 days. An additional bonus is the possibility of using the cream for other purposes, for example, as a remedy for acne or for the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections (it is used in the same way as Oxolinic ointment for lubricating the nasal passages).

Herperax is another acyclovir-based drug in 5% ointment format. It is offered a little more expensive than Russian counterparts, but still very affordable. The ointment is especially effective in treating the manifestations of the herpes simplex virus, helping to eliminate symptoms in a few days and return the skin to a healthy appearance. When used at the initial stage, in some cases it is possible to prevent the development of redness and the appearance of ugly bubbles.

Gerperax is also offered in the form of tablets, which are recommended to be taken in parallel with the use of ointment to increase the effectiveness of treatment. This drug is slightly less popular, although it receives good reviews about the effectiveness of the application.

Ointment Alpizarin is produced on the basis of tetrahydroxyglucopyranosylxanthene and has several actions at the same time - antiviral, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial and bacteriostatic. Due to its properties, it is sufficiently effective in the fight against herpes types 1 and 2. The ointment should be applied to the site of redness and blisters 3-5 times a day until the symptoms are completely relieved.

Alpizarin cannot be called the most popular remedy for herpes, but in the reviews, most of those who have tried this ointment speak positively about it. It is important that it has no side effects, and also does not cause resistance in viruses, which allows it to be used for every episode of herpes exacerbation.

Acyclovir is the most popular antiviral ointment that helps to quickly and effectively cope with the manifestations of herpes types 1 and 2, that is, simple and herpes zoster. It is produced on the basis of the active ingredient of the same name. The greatest effectiveness in treatment can be achieved if you start using the ointment at the very first manifestations of the disease, as well as in combination with external use with taking a tablet form. If it was not possible to prevent rashes, the ointment can also be used to speed up healing.

Ointment Acyclovir is produced by several manufacturers, in most cases it is offered at a very budgetary cost. There is no difference in efficiency, but in the reviews sometimes there are opinions that the offers of different pharmaceutical companies are still different.

Ointment Herpferon as the main active ingredient contains interferon alpha, which has pronounced immunomodulatory properties. It also contains the antiviral component acyclovir and lidocaine, which has analgesic properties. A balanced composition allows you to simultaneously solve several problems associated with the recurrence of a herpes infection, namely, relieve pain, inhibit the virus and increase local immunity. The ointment can be used both on the skin and mucous membranes.

The reviews of those who used Herpferon to get rid of the symptoms of herpes confirm the effectiveness of the remedy and the fact that it really quickly and efficiently copes with the tasks assigned to it.

The herbal antiviral drug Panavir is available in several formats. As a remedy for the external treatment of herpes, a gel produced in tubes of 3 or 30 grams is perfect. The main active ingredient in the composition is an extract of potato shoots. It increases the body's resistance to infections, activates the production of its own interferon, promotes tissue regeneration.

Apply Panavir gel to herpes-damaged skin areas up to 5 times a day for 5 days. In some cases, therapy can be extended up to 10 days, but usually this is not required. There are many reviews about the tool, but they sound different. There are both enthusiastically positive ones and those that speak of a complete lack of results when using the drug.

Erazaban cream belongs to the category of antiviral agents for external use. Docosanol, which is part of it, actively prevents the penetration of the virus into cells and is most effective against herpes of the first type. The drug is approved for use only in adults, since studies regarding its safety for children have not yet been conducted.

To relieve unpleasant symptoms, and then completely get rid of them, you should apply the product to the skin every 3 hours. The average treatment time is 5 days, but in the reviews, many write that they received positive results in 3-4 days. Erazaban is quite expensive, especially considering the minimum volume of the bottle is only 2 grams. But this is exactly the option when the high price fully justifies the decent quality of the drug.

Zovirax is the most heavily advertised acyclovir-based anti-herpes drug. It is available in the format of cream, lyophysilate and tablets, which can be used both individually and in combination. By applying the product to the affected areas of the skin every 4 hours, healing can be significantly accelerated, and if you start using it at the first symptoms of the appearance of herpes, then there is a high probability that painful blisters will not appear.

Although there are a fairly large number of topical preparations based on acyclovir, many doctors and patients call Zovirax the most effective and efficient. It costs more than analogues based on the same active ingredient, but it is spent very economically due to the optimal consistency of the cream. One tube of 5 grams is enough for several episodes of herpes manifestations.

Ointment Zovirax Duo-Active is made on the basis of two active ingredients - acyclovir and hydrocortisone. This allows you to significantly increase the effectiveness of the drug, which both suppresses the virus and promotes the healing of skin lesions, getting rid of itching. The sooner treatment is started, the faster and more noticeable the result will be.

Zovirax Duo-Active, like most herpes remedies, is intended for adults and children over 12 years of age. Both doctors and patients call it one of the best and most effective. Many note that the ointment works much faster than the classic Zovirax, removing unpleasant symptoms and ugly vesicles on the skin in just a couple of days.