Zovirax Cold Sore Cream Tube 2g

What is Zovirax Cold Sore Cream and what is it used for?

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of a cold sore which is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Clinically proven to:

• Improve healing
• Treat the virus

What is a cold sore?

Cold sores are small blistered or crusty areas of skin that usually affect the skin around the lips and mouth. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are very contagious. Once you have caught this virus there is, unfortunately, no cure, however, there are some very effective treatments available that can reduce the severity and duration of a flare-up of cold sores. Cold sores are only contagious when you actively have symptoms.

For more information regarding cold sores please see our Advice for Cold Sores page.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream Aciclovir warnings

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not use in eyes, on genitals or in the mouth or nose.

Do not refrigerate.

The ends of the carton have been glued down.

Do not use if the carton ends are open.

Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children

Store below 25ºC

Take special care and check with your doctor or pharmacist before you use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream during pregnancy, when you’re trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

How to use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream Aciclovir

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Apply the cream liberally to completely cover the whole of the affected area. Apply to the affected area five times a day at approximately 4 hourly intervals for four days. If your cold sore has not healed after this time, you can use the cream for up to 10 days in total. See the enclosed leaflet for further details. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you know that your immune system is weakened.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream Aciclovir ingredients

Active Ingredients: Aciclovir 5% w/w

Other ingredients: Dimeticone, Propylene glycol, Poloxamer 407, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Laurilsulfate, White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Arlacel 165 (Glycol Monostearate, Macrogol Streate 100), Purified Water.