Can Acyclovir Be Purchased Without A Prescription?

Posted on Sat, 12 Dec 2015

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Sat, 12 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : I need a prescription for acyclovir. I don't know if I need topical cream or pills or both. I have an outbreak on my chin on the right, and also on the edge of my left ear. I wear hearing aids, so I want the ear lesions gone ASAP. I work with the public in people's homes, so I want the chin outbreak to go away soon.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Acyclovir

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

First of all I strongly suggest not to take acyclovir without a prescription and examination by your GP.

Tab. ACYCLOVIR is often given 800mg three times a day. One has to drink plenty of water to prevent renal stones while on it. It is given for a duration of 7 days. It popularly comes as ZOVIRAX.

Acyclovir can be applied topical as well, it comes with combination of hydrocortisone. I has to be applied in the morning on a clean and dry surface

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 minutes later)

Will you give me a prescription for acyclovir? I expect to drink at least 8 oz of water every hour for the duration. I have no known allergies. I am otherwise in good health. I have had herpes for 45 years, and this is an extremely severe flare-up. I usually don't get a flare-up more often than once every 2 to 5 years, usually after a cold. I had a cold 2 weeks ago. Will you give me the prescription?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Unfortunately this portal does not allow me to prescribe. I can only suggest or give second opinions. I am afraid you will have to visit a clinic for that.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj