Force Load Font zovirax creamZoviraxCold Sore Cream
Zovirax is a cold sore treatment which is used to help you heal and treat cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. It can work at both the tingle and blister stage.Active Ingredient
Aciclovir 5%
Drug Warning
Do not use Zovirax in your mouth, nose, in the eyes or genitalia area.
Do not use for any other skin infection other than cold sores.
Suitability criteria
Cold Sore
Dose
Apply the cream liberally to cover the affected area, up to 5 times a day.
Continue treatment for 4 days. If your cold sore hasn’t healed after this time, you can use it for up to 10 days in total.
Warnings and Contraindications
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you know that your immune system is weakened
Common Side Effects
Mild burning or stinging after applying. This will resolve itself quickly.
Redness, itching, flaking of skin or other skin reactions.
Other Ingredients
Dimeticone, propylene glycol, poloxamer 407, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium laurilsulfate, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, arlacel 165 (glycerol monostearate, macrogol stearate 100) and purified water
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