Acyclovir and hydrocortisone Topical application and Lida Mantle HC

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

Acyclovir and hydrocortisone topical combination is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection on the lips and around the mouth (cold sores). Although acyclovir and hydrocortisone will not cure herpes simplex, it may help the sores to heal faster and relieve some of the pain and discomfort. Acyclovir is an antiviral agent (treats a virus) and hydrocortisone is a steroid (cortisone-like) medicine.

Acyclovir and hydrocortisone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

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

  Ana-Lex, LidaMantle HC, AnaMantle HC, Lidazone HC, AnaMantle HC Forte, Senatec HC, RectaGel HC, Peranex HC, LidaMantle HC Relief, Xyralid LP, Xyralid, BP Ana-Lex HC, LidoCort

Lidocaine and hydrocortisone combination is used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as hemorrhoids, sunburn, minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches.

Lidocaine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. It deadens the nerve endings in the skin. This medicine does not cause unconsciousness as general anesthetics do when used for surgery.

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine) that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by skin conditions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.