Zovirax Cold Sore Cream 2g

• Apply at the first signs of a cold sore (such as tingling and itching).
• Apply liberally to the affected area 5 times a day.
• Continue treatment for 4 days. If your cold sore hasn't healed after this time, you can use the cream for up to 10 days in total.
• Treat your cold sore for 4 full days to ensure rapid healing.
• If you forget a dose, apply when you remember and continue as before.
• If your cold sore hasn't healed fully after 10 days, or if it gets worse at any time, contact your doctor.
• Never give your Zovirax to others, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• The amount of cream inside this pack is enough for one cold sore attack. For any future attacks, start treatment at the first signs of a cold sore developing (such as tingling or itching). It can also be started during the blister stage.
•  Do not use more than the recommended dose.

• Active Ingredient: Aciclovir 5% w/w.
• Other Ingredients: Dimeticone, propylene glycol, poloxamer 407, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium laurilsulfate, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, arlacel 165 (glycerol monostearate, macrogol stearate 100) and purified water

Do not use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to aciclovir, valaciclovir, propylene glycol or any of the other ingredients.
• Inside your mouth (e.g. for mouth ulcers) or nose.
• For any skin infection other than a cold sore.
• In the eyes or genital area.

Take special care with Zovirax Cold Sore Cream:

• Always wash your hands before and after applying Zovirax.
• Do not touch your eyes until you have washed your hands after application.
• If you accidentally get cream in your eye, wash out thoroughly with warm water. Consult your doctor if you are concerned.
• Do not swallow the cream. If you accidentally swallow any cream, it is unlikely to cause any ill effects but consult your doctor if you are concerned.
• Avoid touching a cold sore to prevent transferring the infection or making it worse.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have a weakened immune system, contact your doctor before treating any type of infection.
• If you are in any doubt if you have a cold sore, contact your doctor.
• If your cold sore gets very severe, contact your doctor.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any regular medication on prescription or over the counter products.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Zovirax if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.