Exoderm and Foscavir

• Generic Name: salicylic acid / sodium thiosulfate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exoderm, Versiclear

Sodium thiosulfate is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

Salicylic acid helps your skin absorb the sodium thiosulfate.

Exoderm (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat a skin infection called tinea versicolor, that appears as white patches on the skin.

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

• Generic Name: foscarnet
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Foscavir

Foscavir is an antiviral medicine that prevents certain viruses from multiplying in your body.

Foscavir is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in people with AIDS.

Foscavir is also used to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) in people with a weak immune system. This medicine is usually given for HSV after other antiviral medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Foscavir is not a cure for CMV or HSV, and your virus may progress during or after treatment.

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