Oritavancin Diphosphate and Xerese Cream

• Generic Name: oritavancin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orbactiv

Treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA; also known as oxacillin-resistant S. aureus or ORSA] and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus), Streptococcus pyogenes (group A β-hemolytic streptococci, GAS), S. agalactiae (group B streptococci, GBS), S. dysgalactiae, S. anginosus group (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus), or vancomycin-susceptible Enterococcus faecalis.

• 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.