Over-the counter antiviral medications
Over-the-counter antiviral medications and therapy creams might help to speed up the recovery from genital or oral herpes infections. Topical creams can also help in easing the discomfort and itchiness symptoms of genital herpes. Some medications to consider are as follows:
Abreva (Docosanol)
Abreva is the only antiviral medication that has the approval of FDA for treating herpes infection that you can use without getting a prescription from a doctor. Antiviral medications prevent the ability of a herpes simplex virus to replicate in the body but they do not completely eliminate or destroy the virus. Abreva medication comes as a topical cream that you can apply directly to the skin but stay careful from applying the medication inside the eyes, mouth, or vagina. Applying abreva topical cream about every three or four hours on the affected areas on skin can help greatly in healing the skin from genital herpes infection. Wash your hands properly before and after applying the antiviral topical cream.
Oral pain relievers
Oral medications such as Advil, Aleve, and Tylenol act as pain relievers and can ease the pain for numerous
Pain-relieving creams and lotions
Medicated pain lotions or creams can help in easing discomfort resulting from the development of genital herpes sores and blisters. There are several over-the-counter options of pain-relieving lotions and creams in market. Be sure to consult with your pharmacist or doctor that the cream you select is safe for use on herpes lesions. Wash your hands before and after applying any product.