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.