Im a 32 year old male who has just contracted Chicken Pox. This is despite being vaccinated against it as a child. I am otherwise healthy and fit, but was wondering if taking Zovirax would help reduce the length of illness? Also, once the blisters crust over, how long does it usually take for appearance to go back to normal?
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, As you had the rashes of chickenpox inspire of taking chicken pox vaccine in the childhood, Tab Viral is an antiviral Chat Doctor. It is highly communicable 1-2 days before the appearance of rash and 4-5 days thereafter. After which virus tends to die out and looses the capacity to transmit disease to normal individuals. The scabbing usually begins 4-7 days after the rash and completed by 30 days. During the scabbing period you are sterile and will not transmit disease to others. Thank you.