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Short answer Drinking alcohol while taking Acyclovir Topical: what to do Common questions Related questions Sources**Yes, you can drink alcohol while using topical acyclovir because no alcohol interaction is known.**
You do not need to separate drinking alcohol from applying your cream or skin ointment. Your other medicines or health conditions may still require you to avoid alcohol, so check with your pharmacist if you are unsure. Follow your prescription directions, since the cream and ointment have different uses and application schedules. If a drink stings your lip sore, choose a drink that does not irritate it.
Drinking alcohol while taking Acyclovir Topical: what to do
Common questions
Can you drink alcohol while taking Acyclovir Topical?
Yes, you can drink alcohol while using acyclovir cream or skin ointment. No alcohol interaction is known, and you do not need to skip an application or wait between applying it and drinking. Follow your prescription schedule and keep the medicine out of your eyes and inside your mouth or nose. If a drink irritates a lip sore, choose a different drink. Ask your pharmacist about alcohol if you take other medicines or have a condition that limits drinking. Contact your clinician if your sores worsen or do not improve during treatment.