A patient with herpes lesions on the face asks the pharmacist which medication has been prescribed. Because a topical cream has been ordered, what is the best response by the pharmacist?

Name: A patient with herpes lesions on the face asks the pharmacist which medication has been prescribed. Because a topical cream has been ordered, what is the best response by the pharmacist?
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Docosanol is a topical cream used to treat herpes simplex virus infections on the face and lips.

A Patient with Herpes Lesions on the Face Asks the Pharmacist