Active Ingredient:
Aciclovir 5% w/w

Description:
Cream

Other Ingredients:
Poloxamer 407, Cetostearyl alcohol*, Sodium laurilsulfate*, White soft paraffin, Arlacel 165 (Macrogol stearate 100 and Glycerol monostearate), Liquid paraffin, Dimeticone, Propylene glycol, Purified water,

* Alternatively emulsifying wax

Indications:
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of Herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and face (recurrent herpes labialis).

Immunocompromised Patients: Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is not recommended for use in immunocompromised patients. Such patients must be advised to consult a physician concerning the treatment of any infection.

Contraindications:
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or any of the excipients of Zovirax Cold Sore Cream

Dosage:
Adults and children: Zovirax Cold Sore Cream should be applied five times daily at approximately four hourly intervals, omitting the night time application. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream should be applied to the lesions or impending lesions as soon as possible, preferably during the earliest stages (prodrome or erythema). Treatment can also be started during the later (papule or blister) stages. Treatment should be continued for at least 4 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment may be continued for up to 10 days. If lesions are still present after 10 days, users should be advised to consult a doctor. Users should wash their hands before and after applying the cream, and avoid unnecessary rubbing of the lesions or touching them with a towel, to avoid aggravating or transferring the infection.

Legal Status:
GSL

Available In:
2g Tube, pump

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