Zovirax 5% Cold Sore Cream 2g (tube)

Description

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains 5% aciclovir, an antiviral, and is used to treat cold sores. It works best when applied early, at the tingle or blister stage.

Key features

• Antiviral treatment for cold sores
• Most effective when used at the first tingle
• Contains 5% aciclovir (50mg per gram)
• Speeds healing time

How to use:

• Apply the cream liberally to completely cover the whole of the affected are.
• 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.

If your cold sore has not healed fully after 10 days or if it gets worse at any time contact your doctor.