Zovirax Cold Sore Cream

Aciclovir 5% w/w Qualitative and quantitative composition Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is a smooth white cream containing 100mg aciclovir equivalent to 5%w/w in a water miscible base. Pharmaceutical form Cream. Clinical particulars Therapeutic ndications Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is indicated for the treatment of er!es sim!lex virus infections of the li!s and face " er!es labialis#. Posolo!" and #ethod of Administration Adults and children$% Zovirax C$%& S$'( Cream should be a!!lied five times dail) at a!!roximatel) four hourl) intervals omitting the night time a!!lication. *t is im!ortant to start treatment as earl) as !ossible after the start of an infection+ ideall) during the !rodromal !eriod. ,reatment should be continued for 5 da)s. *f healing has not occurred+ treatment ma) be continued for u! to an additional 5 da)s. *f lesions are still !resent after 10 da)s+ users should be advised to consult a doctor. -sers should wash their hands before and after a!!l)ing the cream+ and avoid unnecessar) rubbing of the lesions or touching them with a towel+ to avoid aggravating or transferring the infection. Contraindications Zovirax C$%& S$'( Cream is contraindicated in !atients .nown to be h)!ersensitive to aciclovir+ valaciclovir or !ro!)lene gl)col. &arnin!s and Precautions Special &arnin!s and Special Precautions for 'se Zovirax C$%& S$'( Cream should onl) be used on cold sores on