Genital Herpes Simplex
Genital herpes simplex is a sexually transmitted infection that causes small blisters around the genitals, anus or thighs. The sores clear up on their own but can come back, which is the pattern that defines it.
Key points
- The condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus, which stays in the body after the first infection and can reactivate later.
- Antiviral medicines may shorten an outbreak and ease symptoms, but they do not clear the virus from the body.
Medicines listed for Genital Herpes Simplex
The listed product, Zovirax, is an antiviral tablet containing aciclovir. It works by stopping the herpes simplex virus from reproducing, which may help the sores heal. Zovirax is an aciclovir tablet in 200 mg, 400 mg and 800 mg strengths.
