Comparing Lysine vs Zovirax Ointment
| Lysine | Zovirax Ointment (acyclovir) |
|
|---|
| Lysine | Zovirax Ointment (acyclovir) |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Over-the-counter
Used for Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Simplex (HSV), Aphthous Ulcer, Herbal Supplementation. Lysine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV). Zovirax Ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Herpes Simplex (HSV)
Popular comparisons
|
| More about Lysine | More about (acyclovir) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
|
Lysine has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 118 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Zovirax Ointment has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
|
| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Lysine side effects |
View all Zovirax Ointment side effects |
|
| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
|
N/A |
||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
|
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
|
| Dosage Forms | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Brand Names | ||
| L-Formula, L-Lysine | Other acyclovir brands include: Zovirax Cream | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
|
N/A |
4 hours |
|
| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
|
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
|
| Pregnancy Category | ||
|
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
|
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
|
| Drug Interactions | ||
|
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Zovirax Ointment:
|
|
| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
|
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
|
| Disease Interactions | ||
|
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
|
| First Approval Date | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| WADA Class View classifications | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
|
N/A |
||
| Professional Resources | ||
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
See also:
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.