Almost 80% of the population has a cold on the lips or herpes simplex. When a person’s immunity is weakened, the disease manifests itself in the form of a wound on the lip, which is covered with a crust and oozes. The medicine will help eliminate the symptoms and contribute to the rapid healing of the wound.
Any drug should be used under strict medical supervision so as not to cause complications.
Acyclovir
Ointment tops the rating, as it is the most popular antiviral drug. The active ingredient is Acyclovir. This substance penetrates, which enters the cell infected with the virus and breaks the sequence in the DNA chain. That is, the drug prevents further multiplication of the virus. The virus cannot recreate its clones without the participation of human DNA.
The drug is recommended to be used at the very beginning of the disease. Gently apply the ointment to irritations and emerging blisters that are present on the mucous membrane of the lips 4 to 6 times a day for a week.
The pluses include:
lowers manifestations of new rashes;
reduces pain;
there are no complications after treatment;
prevents the virus from spreading and affecting internal organs.
With prolonged cure, the drug ceases to affect the herpes virus.
Zovirax
This is an analogue of Acyclovir, but the tool is worthy of separate attention. The reason is propylene glycol as part of the drug. This component greatly facilitates the fight against the virus. The active component penetrates faster and more efficiently into cells that are infected by the virus.
Unlike those ointments that are developed on a vaseline basis, this drug is much better absorbed into the dermis of the lips. Oily and moist marks remain on the skin. But you should not use it for those who have allergic reactions to the components in the composition or have hypersensitivity to them.
Erazaban
The best remedy for herpes, the active component of which is doconazole. The action of this substance is slightly different than the substance in Acyclovir. It makes it impossible to reunite with the cell membrane. That is why multiplication is suspended. It is recommended to start therapy at the very beginning of its progression. Five times a day, smear the affected area with a loose layer. Use until symptoms begin to recede.
The positive parties are:
itching is quickly eliminated;
prevents the appearance of bubbles on the dermis;
anesthetizes;
blocks the spread of the virus.
The negative point is that the composition contains propylene glycol. This component causes irritation and redness. It is recommended to apply the drug in the first hours of the manifestation of the disease. It is forbidden to use for children under twelve years of age and with hypersensitivity to the components in the composition.
Fenistil
The active component of the drug is penciclovir. This is a very powerful antiviral substance. The cream should be used from the very beginning of the manifestation of herpes. It makes it possible to reduce the time by almost 50%, during which the virus progresses on the lips. Minor substances in the composition of the drug protect the dermis from overdrying. Also, the oils in the composition are able to prevent scarring of wounds. Such a complex effect allows you to recommend the drug with frequent manifestations of herpes.
Disadvantages are a large number of contraindications. The more powerful the tool, the more there are. Do not use during pregnancy and lactation. If the benefits of the application will be greater, then breast-feeding will require the advice of an experienced doctor. Also can not be used for children under 12 years old.
Panavir
Panavir is the best remedy for herpes for those people who suffer from the virus and have an aversion to synthetic drugs. The gel in its composition contains a plant polysaccharide, which inhibits the progression of the virus. In this case, the tool improves the vital signs of the cells affected by the herpes virus.
The active component easily penetrates through cell membranes in the tissues of the body. It is this property that makes it possible for the polysaccharide to enter the mother’s breast milk. It is possible to use the drug for pregnant women and with lactation only under the strict supervision of a doctor. Use extreme caution in patients with kidney disease.
Famvir
This drug is dispensed in pill form. They are prescribed to patients with a severe form of the disease and with immunodeficiency. The active components are famciclovir, which inside the cells is converted to penciclovir. Due to this, the spread of the virus is stopped.
The effect after taking the tablets lasts for a long period of time. Pain and all the symptoms of herpes very quickly go away. Wounds heal much faster. It has no effect on healthy body cells. Approximately 80% prevent the virus from returning. It is actively fighting resistant strains of the herpes virus. But after taking the drug, third-party reactions may occur. These include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, hallucinations. Tablets should not be used by pregnant women and with lactation. Also, you can not drink with hypersensitivity to the components in the composition.
Vectavir
The effect of the drug is almost the same as that of Acyclovir. But penciclovir penetrates the cells and works in them for 12 hours, preventing the virus from multiplying. The drug is active even against returning strains. Apply the product up to 5 times a day for 5 days.
The drug is absolutely non-toxic and acts for a long period of time. The drug eliminates pain and very quickly blocks the development of the virus. Prevents the occurrence of new symptoms. It is forbidden to use for children under 16 years of age, as well as with increased sensitivity to components.
