Review is based on information which includes efficiency, prices, application, side effects, safety, availability
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AntiHerpes® |
Famvir® Famciclovir |
Choraphor® |
Zovirax® Acyclovir |
**Price:
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$34.99 per tin (2100 mg)
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$159.99 per 21 tablets (250mg).
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$79.95 for 2 bottles.
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$90.00 per 30 tablets (800g).
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Application & Dosage:
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External (topical application)
Apply locally rub on infected area two to three times a day.
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Internal application.
Taken usually three times a day, when it is used as an episodic treatment for the initial genital herpes episode, or two times a day to treat recurrent outbreaks. Please consult your doctor for your specific dosage.
Take Famvir by mouth strictly as directed by your health care professional. |
External (topical) application.
Apply once during outbreak when symptoms are most active.
One bottle contains enough product for 80-100 applications. |
Internal application.
Should be taken usually five times daily as an episodic treatment, can also be used as a suppressive treatment to help reduce the number of outbreaks. If you take Acyclovir as a suppressive treatment, you will usually need to take tablets two, three or four times a day. Please consult your doctor for your specific dosage.
Take Acyclovir by mouth strictly as directed by your health care professional.
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Side effects:
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No known side effects
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Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or tiredness may occur, but may go away during treatment. |
A sharp stinging sensation is felt on application. No other known side-effects.
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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or headache may occur, but may go away during treatment.
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Drug Interactions:
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It should not affect or react with any drugs.
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If taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining with probenecid (Benemid), a drug used to treat gout (a type of arthritis). |
Choraphor will not react with alcohol, it is applied topically and should not react with internal drugs.
For best results refrain from using suppressive herpes medications. |
If taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered.
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take in conjunction with Acyclovir. |
Efficiency:
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It will help stop the virus and prevent new out breaks.
Results show that 4 out of 5 people are effectively treated. Works within two weeks.
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Has been shown to reduce the time outbreaks last when used as an episodic treatment, it also decreases the severity of pain with outbreaks and shortens the period during which the virus is detected on genital surfaces, similar to Valacyclovir (Valtrex) and Acyclovir (Zorvirax).
When taken everyday as a suppressive it can prevent or delay recurrent outbreaks. |
Eliminates the herpes virus on direct contact with the sore, lesion or blister. Upon application sores dry up and heal quickly.
After the initial application and healing outbreaks may completely end. If there are any recurrences they will be smaller, less frequent and less severe. Outbreaks will continue to reduce further with each application until little to no symptoms recur. |
When taken as an episodic treatment, it can reduce the severity of outbreaks of genital herpes, shorten their duration, and shorten the time during which the herpes virus is detected on the skin's surface.
When taken everyday as a suppressive it can prevent or delay recurrent outbreaks. |
Guaranteed?
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Yes.
Product comes with a 1 month guarantee.
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No.
Not applicable. |
Yes.
Product comes with manufacturer's money-back guarantee. |
No.
Not applicable. |
Prescription required? |
No. |
Yes. |
No. |
Yes. |
Safety Precautions:
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If a problem persists you should contact your doctor and stop using the antiHerpes ointment immediately.
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Inform your health care professional of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or if you are or intend to be breast-feeding.
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While Choraphor has been material safety tested and found to be harmless to skin and mucous membrane, in rare cases an individual may be sensitive. A skin sensitivity test should be performed to insure sensitivity is not a problem.
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If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy . If you are or may be pregnant, check with your doctor for instructions on using this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine is excreted in breast milk . If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. |
Availability:
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Internet, phone. Worldwide mail-order, Money Order and Fax Order service.
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By prescription only.
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Internet, phone. Worldwide mail-order service.
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By prescription only.
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*All information is believed to be accurate and true.