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Suggest OTC Medication For Shingles

I m out of country not back until 03JAN17 and as of yesterday I have shingles rash what can I get over the counter be it cream or oral as I feel I should be doing something rather then nothing until I return home to see my physician. Can you please advise what I should be asking for at a pharmacy here!
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Please note the detail treatment of shingles that caused by varicell zoster virus.

Initially treatment:
1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir
2. Pain medication: acetaminophen
3. You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
If pain not relieved after month:
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.


So at this time you can take acetaminophen tablet and application neosporine/calamine lotion.
Take Cool water bath
Other treatment should be taken after physical examination
Hope this may help you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Suggest OTC Medication For Shingles

Hello dear I understand your concern Please note the detail treatment of shingles that caused by varicell zoster virus. Initially treatment: 1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir 2. Pain medication: acetaminophen 3. You can use following Topical treatment - Neosporine ointment - Calamine lotion - Capsaicin cream If pain not relieved after month: Antidepressant: Amitryptaline Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine Opioids and caffeine can be used. So at this time you can take acetaminophen tablet and application neosporine/calamine lotion. Take Cool water bath Other treatment should be taken after physical examination Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar