Zovirax Cold Sore Cream

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream
£6.49

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Zovirax Cold Sore Cream

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is a renowned antiviral cream which clinically proven to treat cold sores.

What is Zovirax Cold Sore Cream and what is it used for?

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of a cold sore which is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus.

Clinically proven to:

  • Improve healing
  • Treat the virus

What is a cold sore?

Cold sores are small blistered or crusty areas of skin that usually affect the skin around the lips and mouth. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are very contagious. Once you have caught this virus there is, unfortunately, no cure, however, there are some very effective treatments available that can reduce the severity and duration of a flare-up of cold sores. Cold sores are only contagious when you actively have symptoms.

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.

Is this an over-the-counter medication?

This medication can be bought from us or any other registered pharmacy without a prescription. To purchase this item, please ensure that the safety questionnaire is completed (this should have appeared when opening this page). This helps our responsible pharmacist ascertain the safety and suitablity of this medicine. 

What will happen once I have answered the questions in the safety form?

Once you completed the Goodcure safety form that appears automatically when you click on your desired treatment, you can close the pop up window and continue with your purchase. The responsible pharmacist will review your answers to ensure that this treatment is safe and suitable for you before issuing the supply. All requests are usually reviewed within the hour (during work hours).

Why do I need to provide my phone number and or email when completing the safety form and when making my purchase?

This information is required so that the pharmacist can get in touch with you if they need more information to ascertain the safety and suitability of this treatment.

Is the consultation private?

Patient confidentiality is one of our top priorities, both the form you fill and the phone consultation are strictly confidential between you and the pharmacist.

Do I need to pay for the consultation?

The price you see is inclusive of the consultation fee, so you will not have to pay anything extra and there are no hidden fees.

How long does it take for my item to be approved and shipped?

When you make a purchase, it is usually reviewed within the hour. If a purchase is made outside of work hours, it will be reviewed the next working day. Items are shipped either the same or the next day and you will recieve a notification when it is shipped.