Drug details

Xerese (acyclovir and hydrocortisone cream)

type of Corticosteroids, Topical, Antivirals, Topical

Xerese (acyclovir and hydrocortisone) Cream 5%/1% for Topical Use is a combination antiviral medication and anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used to treat recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) to reduce the likelihood of ulcerative cold sores and to shorten the lesion healing time.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
• burning, stinging, or irritation of treated skin

The following drugs are related to Xerese, either as a replacement or used together:

• Zovirax (acyclovir)
• Zovirax Cream (acyclovir cream, 5%)
• Zovirax Injection (acyclovir for injection)
• Zovirax Ointment (acyclovir ointment)
• Denavir (penciclovir)
• Famvir (famciclovir)
• LidaMantle (lidocaine hcl)
• Xylocaine (lidocaine)
• Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride)