Deforax Cream 5 gm is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children). Deforax cream is indicated for the suppression (prevention of recurrences) of recurrent herpes simplex infections in immunocompetent patients. Deforax cream is indicated for the prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients. Deforax cream is indicated for the treatment of varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles) infections. Deforax cream is indicated for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes including initial and recurrent genital herpes (excluding neonatal HSV and severe HSV infections in immunocompromised children). Deforax cream is indicated for the suppression (prevention of recurrences) of recurrent herpes simplex infections in immunocompetent patients. Deforax cream is indicated for the prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immunocompromised patients.