<s>[INST] Hi doctor, What are the treatments available for chickenpox in an adult and secondary bacterial infection of the skin due to chicken pox? [/INST] Hi. Treatment for chickenpox in adults is tablet Acyclovir 800 mg five times a day for seven days. For secondary bacterial infection, you can apply Soframycin (Framycetin) ointment over the skin lesions three times a day for one week. You can also take some antihistaminics like tablet Allegra 120 mg (Fexofenadine) once daily to prevent pruritus. Hope it helps. Consult a general medicine physician online to know more about chickenpox --> </s>