Zovirax Cold Sore Cream

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

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.

Hazards and Cautions

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. Do not exceed the stated dose. Do not use in eyes, on genitals or in the mouth or the nose. The ends of this carton have been glued down. Do not use if the carton ends are open.
 
Use this medicine only on your skin
 
Keep out of the sight and reach of children
 
Storage:
Store below 25°C.
Do not refrigerate.
 
Precautions
This is a medicine;

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies

Active ingredients

Aciclovir

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: 5% w/w Aciclovir

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