Acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical and Lonsurf

• Generic Name: acyclovir / hydrocortisone topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xerese

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) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

The combination of acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical (for the skin) is used to treat cold sores in people who are at least 12 years old.

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

Acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tipiracil / trifluridine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Lonsurf

Lonsurf contains a combination of tipiracil and trifluridine. Tipiracil and trifluridine are anti-cancer medicines that interfer with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Lonsurf is used to treat colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Lonsurf is also used to treat a type of stomach cancer called gastric cancer, including adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction, that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Lonsurf is usually given after other cancer medicines have been tried without success.