METHOD OF TREATING HERPES VIRUS INFECTION USING MACROCYCLIC LACTONE COMPOUND

摘要

A method of treating herpes simplex virus infection or varicella zoster virus infection is disclosed. The method includes topically applying a composition containing an effective amount of one or more macrocyclic lactone compounds, including avermectin compounds or milbemycin compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the affected area of an individual suffering from herpes simplex virus infection or varicella zoster virus infection.