Successful Therapy of Severe Oro-Labial Herpes Simplex With Muco-Adhesive Acyclovir.

Abstract

Although muco-adhesive acyclovir 50mg tablets are only approved for the management of recurrent oro-labial HSV-1 infections, their ability to achieve extremely high concentrations in saliva and oral tissues suggests the potential for other uses. In this case, the agent was successfully utilized as a single tablet monotherapy leading to rapid clinical resolution of severe post-operative oro-labial infection. <p><em>J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(4):479-480.</em></p>.

• Authors: Ted Rosen
• Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 17 Issue 4 Pg. 479-480 (Apr 01 2018) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
• PMID: 29601626 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adhesives
• Antiviral Agents
• Acyclovir

Topics

• Acyclovir (administration & dosage)
• Adhesives (administration & dosage)
• Administration, Topical
• Adult
• Antiviral Agents (administration & dosage)
• Female
• Herpes Labialis (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Herpes Simplex (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Humans
• Severity of Illness Index
• Treatment Outcome