Acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical and Pediapred Oral Solution

• 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: prednisolone
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Flo-Pred, Millipred, Millipred DP, Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Veripred 20, Bubbli-Pred, Flo-Pred Oral Suspension, Hydeltrasol, Key-Pred SP, Pred-Ject-50, Predacort 50, Predalone 50, Predate-50, Prelone, Hydeltra-TBA, Key-Pred, Cotolone, Depo-Predate, Predicort-50, Predaject-50, Medicort, Predicort RP, Pri-Cortin 50, Predcor, AsmalPred Plus

Pediapred is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Pediapred is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

Pediapred may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.