Zovirax contains Aciclovir a proven ingredient that helps stop the spread of cold sores and is helpful in promoting the healing of existing cold sores as it contains 100mg Aciclovir equivalent to 5%w/w in a water miscible base.
Benefits:
Apply at the tingle to prevent the severity of coldsores.
Active Ingredients:
Aciclovir 5%.
Approved Indications:
Treatment of herpes simplex of the lips and face (cold sores).
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to aciclovir or propylene glycol.
Precautions:
Not for use on mucous membranes and eyes.
Adverse Effects:
Transient burning, stinging, flaking of the skin, erythema, itching.
Directions:
Apply cream five times daily during waking hours, for 4 days.
Often you will feel a tingleing, itching, burning sensation.
Use Zovirax at the tingle stage to prevent the cold sore developing. If the blister does develop Zovirax can speed the healing process.
Company: GlaxoSmithkline
Presentation: Cream, 2g.
Active Ingredients: Aciclovir 5%.
