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Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster, better known as shingles, is an infection that causes a painful rash. Tingling, pain, headache or feeling unwell can come first, with the rash often following a few days later.

Famvir

Famciclovir

250mg · 500mg

Famciclovir tablets for shingles and cold sores. It becomes active inside infected cells to stop the virus multiplying.

From$4.42/ tabletView

Valtrex

Valaciclovir

500mg · 1000mg

Valaciclovir tablets for shingles and herpes simplex infections. It stops the virus from multiplying by blocking its DNA.

From$3.12/ tabletView

Zovirax

Aciclovir

200mg · 400mg · 800mg

Aciclovir tablets for shingles and genital herpes. It stops the virus from reproducing, which helps the sores heal.

From$0.51/ tabletView

Aciclovir Tablets

Aciclovir

200mg · 400mg · 800mg

Aciclovir tablets for herpes zoster and herpes simplex. It works best when started at the first sign of an outbreak.

From$0.71/ tabletView

Key points

  • Virus reactivation causes shingles when the virus linked with chickenpox becomes active again.
  • Rash location is often the chest or abdomen, though it can also affect the face, eyes or genitals.
  • Nerve pain can sometimes continue after the rash has cleared.
  • Vaccination can help reduce the chance of developing shingles.

Medicines listed for Herpes Zoster

The listed products for herpes zoster contain aciclovir, famciclovir and valaciclovir. These are antiviral medicines used in the management of shingles. Learn more about Aciclovir and Famciclovir.

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