Aciviral is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, aciviral is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Aciviral is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Aciviral decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, Aciviral can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. - For any Enquery email us at carltondermatology@gmail.com or visit our website http://carltonderma.com