Antivirals
Antiviral medicines are used for several viral infections. Those for herpes viruses include treatments for herpes simplex, herpes zoster, genital herpes and varicella zoster infection. Others are used for influenza, HIV infection, pre-exposure prophylaxis and chronic hepatitis C, while imiquimod cream is used for actinic keratosis and genital warts.
Medicines in the Antivirals category
Imiquimod Cream
5%
Imiquimod cream contains imiquimod and is used for actinic keratosis and external genital warts. It comes in one strength and several pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tube.
Oseltamivir
75mg
Oseltamivir is an antiviral capsule for treating and preventing influenza. It is supplied in one strength and several pack sizes. You see the price per capsule for each option.
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
300/200mg
Tenofovir and emtricitabine are combined in a tablet for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is supplied in a single strength; pack sizes vary. Each option lists its price per tablet.
Antiviral medicines
- Aciclovir: aciclovir; used for herpes simplex and varicella zoster infection.
- Famvir: famciclovir; used for herpes zoster, herpes simplex and genital herpes.
- Valtrex: valaciclovir; used for herpes zoster, herpes simplex and genital herpes.
- Imiquimod Cream: imiquimod; used for actinic keratosis and genital warts.
- Oseltamivir: oseltamivir; used for influenza.
- Tenofovir + Emtricitabine: tenofovir and emtricitabine; used for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis.
- Kaletra: lopinavir and ritonavir; used for HIV infection.
- Copegus: ribavirin; used for chronic hepatitis C.
Safe use
Each medicine has its own uses, side effects and interactions with other medicines. A medicine used for influenza is not the same as one used for herpes, HIV or chronic hepatitis C. The infection being treated and the medicine’s risks need to be considered together.
Orders are sent from pharmacy partners in India to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
Further reading
FAQ
What antivirals does MayChemist carry?
There are 8 antivirals on MayChemist, made from 10 different active ingredients, among them aciclovir, famciclovir and valaciclovir. Two to start with: Aciclovir and Famvir.
Which conditions are antivirals taken for?
People take the antivirals listed here for herpes simplex, herpes zoster, genital herpes, HIV infection and varicella zoster infection. You'll find the conditions for each medicine on its own page.
Are antivirals only tablets?
Most come as tablets, and a few as creams and capsules. Each product page shows its forms and strengths.
How do I choose between the antivirals here?
Begin with the active ingredient; this range has 10 of them. Products with the same ingredient are the same medicine, so then compare strength, form and price per tablet. The details table on each product page covers uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or live with a long-term condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.
Do I get brand-name or generic antivirals?
Generic or branded generic. We only supply those, never the original maker's packs. Names like Famvir and Valtrex tell you which medicine it is; what arrives is a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What you will receive →How are antivirals priced?
That depends on the medicine, the strength and the pack size. Every product page shows the price per tablet for each option, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs usually work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and discounts →Where can I buy antivirals online in Malaysia?
Pick a product, strength and pack on MayChemist and check out. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
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