antiviral cream
Topical infection fighter
Antiviral cream is a topical medication applied to the skin to treat viral infections, most commonly cold sores caused by herpes simplex.
The cream works by slowing viral replication at the site of infection: Apply the antiviral cream at the first sign of tingling.
Available both over-the-counter and by prescription.
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
- oral herpesViral lip blister infection
- cold soreViral lip lesion
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- topicalsointment, lotion, balm, salve, liniment
- skin treatmentscreams, skin lotion, ointments, skin treatment, lotions
- pain remediesaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraception, contraceptives, HIV testing
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Microscopic infectious agent
viral infection · viral vector · infectious agent · pathogen · herpes simplex virus
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