Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.
If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.
Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
Details
Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream comes in a 2g tube and is formulated to provide relief from the symptoms of cold sores. Haleon, Building 5, First Floor the Heights Weybridge Surrey KT13 0NY
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Ingredients
Ingredients: Dimeticone, Propylene Glycol, Poloxamer 407, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Laurilsulfate, White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Arlacel 165 (Glycol Monostearate, Macrogol Stearate 100), Purified Water, Contains 5% w/w Aciclovir
Directions
Directions for use: Directions for 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 enclosed leaflet for further details. Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate. Storage recommendation: Store below 25°C. Ambient
You can buy Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment CreamHow to apply Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment CreamDirections for use: Apply the cream liberally to the site of the cold sore bylying area. It is usually recommended to apply the cream as early as possible after the sores to help in blistering. Do not apply to skin that is already sore, or to any area where there is a feeling of tingle or blister, such as the neck, neck or genital area. Wash your hands generically with warm water after application. Rub in gently before passing along the label if using a swab.Adults:Adults: Apply five times a day at approximately 4 hourly intervals for four days. The amount needed may vary depending on severity and location. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant, are nursing or have any problems with these.
You must complete a medical questionnaire before applying the cream. This is to discuss the possibility of cold sore ulcers and the need to take necessary steps if you have symptoms of a cold sore. Do not use if the skin irritation does not disappear after using the product. For external use only.
Apply to affected area five times a day at approximately 4 hourly intervals for four days. The amount usually applied to the site of the cold sore is 2g. Do not apply more often or for longer than four days unless special advice is necessary. Do not keep if treatment has not been successful or if symptoms worsen.
Your affected area may be refrigerated.Keep out of the reach of children
Use Haleon, First Floor the Heights, IL. 2005 The Heights, IL.
Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.
If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.
Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
Take Zovirax tablets as advised by your doctor.
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
Zanavax Cold Sore CreamDescription: Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is an effective cold sore-reliever topical treatment that helps to treat the infection. Cream Ingredients: Aciclovir 5%P penetrating formula gets to the site of infection to speed healing. Also contains the anti-viral agent, aciclovir 5%, that prevents multiplication of the cold sore virus. cream<pWash hands after applying Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Wear a cotton swab or your finger, just cover the cold sore and the surrounding area. If you miss a dose, just apply the next time you remember. Keep it clean
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