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Dealing With Cold Sores
You can take action against cold sores at their initial stage or even when you feel that first strange tingle, signalling one is coming on
Although non-medicated treatments may help with temporary symptom relief, or prevention of bacterial infection, they are not clinically proven to treat the virus like Zovirax Cold Sore Cream.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream has a patented formula which delivers up to 5 times move of the available active ingredient, aciclovir, than some generic aciclovir creams.
Not all cold sore creams are the same - Act on the tingle with Zovirax!
Why Choose Zovirax?
It really works
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is designed to significantly minimise the healing time and to reduce core sore symptoms in the process.
How To Use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream
Step 1: Keep it clean
Remove any cosmetics before applying Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Always wash your hands with soap and water before and after treating your cold sore.
Step 2: Don't skimp
With a cotton swab or your finger, use enough to completely cover the sore and surrounding area. Just rub in gently and completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ 1: Can I start using Zovirax Cold Sore Cream if I feel a tingle but the cold sore hasn't erupted?
Yes. You can begin using Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at the first sign of a cold sore.
FAQ 3: When should I use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream?
You can start applying Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at the sign of a cold sore the tingle, redness, bump or itch.
General Information
Zovirax Aciclovir Cold Sore Treatment, Lip Cold Sore Healing Cream with Effective Antiviral Action against Herpes Labialis, Pump 2g (Medicine)
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream delivers the active ingredient, aciclovir, efficiently and deeply into your skin to fight the virus that causes cold sores. Designed to be simple to use and effective, apply Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at the first tingle to get to the cause of your cold sore. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is uniquely formulated to maximise penetration, to effectively fight the virus that causes cold sores.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains the anti-viral agent, aciclovir 5%, that stops the multiplication of the cold sore virus. Zovirax MAC-P penetrating formula gets to the site of infection to speed healing. Use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for four days.
HOW DO I USE ZOVIRAX COLD SORE CREAM?
First sign: Apply at the first sign of a tingle, bump or itch. If you miss the first signs, you can also start to use it at the blister stage.
Keep it clean: Remove any cosmetics before applying Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Always wash your hands with soap and water before and after treating your cold sore.
Don't skimp or skip: Apply to the affected area five times a day at approximately 4-hourly intervals for four days. With a cotton swab or your finger, use enough to completely cover the cold sore and surrounding area. Just rub in gently and completely. If you miss a dose, just apply the next time you remember and continue on schedule.
Don't share: Cold sores are contagious. Don't share your tube or pump with anybody else.
Make it up: You can apply cosmetics like lipstick over Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, after it has completely dried. Always use a separate make-up applicator, like a cotton swab to avoid spreading the infection.
4 days max: Use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream for no more than 4 days. If your symptoms do not improve after 4 days of treatment with Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, you should tell your doctor.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream gets to the site of infection to speed healing. It contains the anti-viral agent, aciclovir 5%, that inhibits the multiplication of the cold sore virus.
- Contains the anti-viral agent, aciclovir 5%, that inhibits the multiplication of the cold sore virus.
- Zovirax MAC-P penetrating formula gets to the site of infection to speed healing.
- Available in a tube or pump for a clean, controlled application.
- Easy rub-in formula: with dimethicone that disappears quickly into the skin.
- Cuts healing time in half compared with no cold sore treatment.*
- Speeds healing to get rid of cold sores.
*On average: compared with historical data for untreated cold sores
Size: 2g
KEY FEATURES
• Zovirax Aciclovir Cold Sore Treatment cuts cold sore healign time in half compared with no treatment.**On average compared with historical data for untreated cold sores.
Warnings
- if you are pregnant unless under medical advice
- in or near your eyes
- for internal use
-if the seal is broken
-if the use-by date has expired.
See your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY INFORMATION
DO NOT USE ZOVIRAX COLD SORE CREAM:- If you are pregnant, unless under medical advice- In the eyes, inside the mouth or nose. For external use only.- If the nozzle is punctured- If the use-by date has expiredSee your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.Do not use in children under 12 years of age. Keep out of reach of children.Ingredients
• Paraffin - soft white
• Cetostearyl alcohol
• Paraffin - liquid
• Arlacel 165
• Dimethicone 20
• Poloxamer
• Sodium lauryl sulphate
• Water - purified
Active Ingredients: Aciclovir 5%w/w
Contains: Aciclovir 5% w/w Cream
Directions
USAGE ADVICE
- At the first sign of a tingle or blister apply a small amount to the affected area five times daily for 4 days- Wash your hands, apply the cold sore cream with a cotton swab or your fingers and wash your hands again. - Use enough to completely cover the sore and the surrounding area.- If symptoms persist consult your doctorSTORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate.Storage Temperature: Store below 25°C
Recyclable Packaging?: Yes