i was also given some thing to try reduce mouth sores and take acyclovir: here is the info I found about it on internet. I think it is helpful for those of use with impaired immune systems.
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox.
This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes.
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.
I take two types of calcium, one works better with food and one is OK without.
I t is cheaper to use the sinus rinse packets or make your own with three parts salt that has no iodine and regular baking soda. This is approximate ratio listed on most packaged packets sold in drug stores. The store brand is also cheaper than big name brand but salt and soda should be easy ingredients. The big brand packets might be more water proof for travel.
Last edited by drz; 08-15-2016 at 04:54 AM.
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