Acids and bases in the Brnsted model therefore exist as conjugate pairs whose formulas are related by the gain or loss of a hydrogen ion. Our use of the symbols HA and A- for a conjugate acid-base pair does not mean that all acids are neutral molecules or that all bases are negative ions. It signifies only that the acid contains an H+ ion that isn't present in the conjugate base.
Zovirax Ointment. Zovirax is a brand name for a prescription ointment cream that contains the anti-viral medication acyclovir. This medicated ointment is commonly used to treat genital herpes and cold sores in the mouth.
Most cold sores respond best to oral or topical prescription treatments (some cases require both at the same time), but there are over-the-counter alternatives, too. Oral prescription drugs used to treat cold sores are Zovirax (acyclovir), Famvir (famciclovir), and Valtrex (valacyclovir).All of these work by interrupting virus replication in the first few days of an outbreak.ost cold sores respond best to oral or topical prescription treatments (some cases require both at the same time), but there are over-the-counter alternatives, too. Oral prescription drugs used to treat cold sores are Zovirax (acyclovir), Famvir (famciclovir), and Valtrex (valacyclovir).