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Acyclovir

Noun: Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by the herpes simplex virus, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.

Example sentence: My doctor prescribed acyclovir to help alleviate the symptoms of my cold sores.

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Adjective: Acyclovir cream is a popular choice for topical treatment of herpes simplex in the local pharmacies.

Example sentence: The acyclovir cream is applied directly to the affected area to reduce the severity of the outbreak.

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Verb: Doctors often prescribe acyclovir tablets to suppress the multiplication of the herpes virus in the body.

Example sentence: It is important to take acyclovir exactly as prescribed by your doctor to effectively combat the herpes infection.

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