Labeled for this condition
Medicines for herpes and shingles
15 medicines have an FDA label indicated for herpes and shingles; 10 are listed from generic labelers and 2 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for herpes and shingles?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | Solu-Cortef, Alkindi, Cortef | 49 labelers | $0.0613 per gram 1% cream | No | A presentation being discontinued | 7 |
| Prednisone | none listed | 45 labelers | $0.0643 per tablet 20 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 10 |
| Dexamethasone | Ozurdex, Maxidex, Hemady | 60 labelers | $0.193 per tablet 4 mg tablet | No | In shortage | 8 |
| Acyclovir | Zovirax, Avaclyr | 66 labelers | $0.0962 per tablet 400 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Medrol | 35 labelers | $0.121 per tablet 4 mg tablet | No | In shortage | 46 |
| Glycerin | none listed | none listed | $0.103 per suppository Glycerin suppository | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Valacyclovir | Valtrex | 40 labelers | $0.229 per tablet 500 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 4 |
| Camphor | none listed | none listed | $0.0188 per mL Vapor steam liquid | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Allantoin | none listed | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Prednisolone | Orapred, Pred | 25 labelers | $4.72 per mL 1% eye drop | No | No current entry | 9 |
| Pramoxine | none listed | none listed | $0.0403 per mL 1% cleanser | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Famciclovir | none listed | 9 labelers | $0.214 per tablet 125 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Penciclovir | Denavir | 3 labelers | $52.15 per gram 1% cream | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Cortisone | none listed | 1 labeler | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Acyclovir and hydrocortisone | Xerese | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price