Segesterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Xerese

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / segesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Annovera

• It is used to prevent pregnancy.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: acyclovir / hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Xerese

Xerese cream contains a combination of acyclovir and hydrocortisone. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Hydrocortisone is a topical (for the skin) corticosteroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Xerese cream is a prescription medicine used to treat cold sores in people who are at least 12 years old.

Xerese will not cure or prevent cold sores caused by herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.