Zovirax dermal cream for the treatment of cold sores 2 g

Zovirax cream

Zovirax cream is a medicine for the treatment of cold sores on the lips and face. It contains acyclovir, an antiviral drug that can kill the virus that causes cold sores. Clinical studies have shown that timely treatment with this drug stops the formation of cold sores. If cold sores have already appeared, treatment with this medicine will speed up its healing. It is usually applied five times a day at intervals of about four hours.

Itching phase

In the first phase, you will notice the appearance of the first symptoms. The itching usually lasts for a few hours, and the affected area may become red and swollen. TIP: It is recommended to start treatment at this stage.

Vesicle phase

At this stage, you may notice a blister starting to form. At first, you will see small, painful pimples that may multiply and enlarge. The fluid in them contains millions of virus particles. TIP: If a blister appears, do not touch it more than necessary to avoid spreading the infection to another part of the body or to the eye.

Crust phase

This stage occurs when the cold sore dries up and forms a crust. Cold sores heal underneath, but as the scab shrinks, it can develop small cracks that tend to bleed. TIP: Let the crust fall off on its own, peeling it off may leave a scar.

The healing phase

As the scab begins to fall off, the skin underneath remains dry, so we may see residual swelling and pink skin.

Trust the experts

Up to 67%* of the population carries the HSV-1 form of Herpes simplex, which causes cold sores. Untreated cold sores usually progress through the stages in 7-10 days, sometimes taking up to two weeks. Stay confident even with cold sores. Zovirax cream delivers the drug aciclovir to the cell infected with the herpes virus to fight the virus that causes herpes. * https://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?…;

How to use Zovirax cream

The first symptoms

Start treatment as soon as possible, as soon as the first signs or symptoms of cold sores appear (eg tingling, redness or itching).

Stop the spread

Try not to touch the cold sore. If a blister appears, do not touch it more than necessary to avoid spreading the infection to another part of the body or to the eye. If you touch it, wash your hands after touching it. You can spread the virus with your fingers.

Don't jump and don't jump

Apply the cream five times a day at intervals of about four hours (except at night). Apply the cream in a thin layer to the affected area with an overlap of about half a centimeter on the surrounding healthy skin.

Use

The treatment lasts 4 days. If there is no improvement, the treatment can be continued for another 6 days. If the symptoms persist even after 10 days of treatment, it is necessary to contact a doctor.

Dosage

Use the cream immediately after initial symptoms, which include burning or itching, or on blisters. Wash your hands before application, apply the cream to the affected area 5 times a day every 4 hours.

Warning

Do not use Zovirax:

• If you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)

Warnings and Precautions:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Zovirax
• To guarantee rapid relief of symptoms, cold sore treatment should last at least four days
• Do not swallow Zovirax cream
• Avoid contact of the cream with the eyes

Consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding the correct use of the medication. Zovirax 50 mg/g cream contains acyclovir. Medicine for external use. In case of questions, please contact GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Czech Republic sro, Hvězdova 1734/ 2c, 140 00 Prague 4, e-mail: cz.info@ gsk.com. Please report any adverse reactions to cz.safety@ gsk.com. Trademarks are owned or licensed by the GSK group of companies. © 2020 GSK group of companies or its licensor. Updated on: 07.01.2020 PM-CZ-ZOV-20–00002

Try other Zovirax products, which you can find in the categories Dermatology, Medicines and It bothers me. You can buy the product with a 0% discount. Zovirax dermal cream for the treatment of cold sores 2 g is registered in the ŠUKL database under the code 90019. If you are not sure about the choice of this product, be inspired in the Medicines for cold sores category.