Best treatments for herpes genitalis
5 products may treat herpes genitalis, spanning FDA drug classes such as herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, herpes zoster virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, herpesvirus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is valtrex. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for herpes genitalis, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, herpes zoster virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, herpesvirus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor. 4 of 5 carry a safety score, from 54 to 72 out of 100. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for herpes genitalis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
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Top-rated picks for herpes genitalis: 1. Valtrex · 2. Acyclovir Sodium · 3. Foscarnet Sodium
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor | Generic | $7 | View → | |
| 2 | 68/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 3 | 66/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Pyrophosphate Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 54/100 | Prescription | Topical | Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Pyrophosphate Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor | No data | — | View → |
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valtrex
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Valtrex (Valacyclovir Hydrochloride) is a herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor used to treat Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis, Herpes Zoster.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$6.87/30· 2 forms Save up to 31% in classacyclovir sodium
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acyclovir Sodium is a herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor used to treat Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis, Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.22/30· 6 formsfoscarnet sodium
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Foscarnet Sodium is a pyrophosphate analog dna polymerase inhibitor used to treat Cytomegalovirus Infections, Herpes Genitalis.
Price varies
acyclovir
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Acyclovir is a herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor used to treat Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis, Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$2.22/30· 6 formsfoscavir
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Foscavir (Foscarnet Sodium) is a pyrophosphate analog dna polymerase inhibitor used to treat Cytomegalovirus Infections, Herpes Genitalis.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats herpes genitalis?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat herpes genitalis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is valtrex.
- What is the best-rated treatment for herpes genitalis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — valtrex ranks highest among the products we list for herpes genitalis. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat herpes genitalis?
- Treatments for herpes genitalis span FDA drug classes including herpes simplex virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, herpes zoster virus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, herpesvirus nucleoside analog dna polymerase inhibitor, pyrophosphate analog dna polymerase inhibitor. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status