Antiviral category contains medications for controlling viruses released in the form of tablets, capsules and ointments. The preparations contain different active components able to fight viruses and infections. This category includes medications for the following diseases’ treatment:
- herpes zoster, genital herpes, and herpes cold sores on the face and lips;
- chickenpox;
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV);
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
- influenza infections;
- leprosy, Hansen’s disease;
- chronic hepatitis C;
- angina.