Anti-viral compositions

A solid or semi-solid state anti-viral lip balm composition comprising a direct or indirect nucleoside analog inhibitor of herpes simplex viral DNA polymerase or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof mixed with at least one wax selected from the group consisting of beeswax, lanolin, paraffin wax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, soy wax and ouricury wax and at least one carrier oil selected from the group consisting of white mineral oil, tamanu oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, calendula oil, canola oil, coconut oil including refined coconut oil, sunflower oil, almond oil, grapeseed oil, corn oil, soybean oil, avocado oil, castor oil, pomegranate seed oil, hemp seed oil and caprylic/capric triglycerides (derived from coconut oil and glycerine) and a softening agent selected from a butter or butter substitute.