Zovirax^® Cream FAQs

Find the answers to your most frequently asked questions about Zovirax^®Cold Sore Cream, clinically proven to heal your cold sore fast.

General

What does the cream look and feel like?

Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream is a smooth, white and odourless cream that dries clear on your skin.
How is it packaged?

Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream comes in a 2g tube or a convenient pump.
Where can I buy Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream?

It’s available in your local chemist, pharmacy or supermarket. Consult your pharmacist if you need help finding Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream. You can also buy online and print your discount coupon.
Does the tube contain latex?

The tube does not contain latex.

Applying Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream

How do I apply the cream? How thin or thick of a coating should I use?

Apply Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream to the affected area five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for four days. Wash your hands, apply the cream with a cotton swab or your fingers and wash your hands again. Use enough to completely cover the sore and the surrounding area.

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What happens if I swallow some Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream?

If you accidentally use too much or swallow the cream, it is unlikely that any untoward effects would occur. However, if you swallow a large amount of the cream, it is recommended that you speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

Using Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream

When should I use Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream?

It’s best to start applying Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream at the first sign of a cold sore; the tingle, redness, bump or itch. Use Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for four days.

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Can I start using Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream if I feel a tingle but the cold sore hasn’t erupted?

Yes. It’s best to begin using Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream at the first sign of a cold sore.

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Can I start using Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream after the blister has developed?

Yes. Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream can also be started during the blister stage to help reduce the time to heal. However, it’s best when treatment is started at the tingle stage.

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Will the scab on my cold sore interfere with absorption of Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream?

Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream is uniquely formulated to get to the core of your cold sore, even when it is at its scab stage. The good new, once the scab has formed, your cold sore has nearly healed. Keep applying the product for four days in total as suggested.

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How often do I need to apply Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream?

Apply to the affected area five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for four days.
What if I miss a dose of Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream?

Apply the cream as soon as you remember and then reapply the next dose on schedule.
Can I use Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream for longer than 10 days?

No, Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream is not recommended for longer than 10 days. If you still have a cold sore after 10 days you should contact your healthcare professional for advice. They can give you an updated diagnosis and possibly additional treatment.
Is Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream suitable for everyone to use?

Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream is well tolerated and can be used by adults and children (12 years and over).
Can I use Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

Take special care and check with your doctor or pharmacist before you use this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Zovirax^®Cold Sore Cream at work

See how Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream gets to the core of your cold sore to stop the virus and heal your blister fast.

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How to use Zovirax Cream

Designed to be simple to use and effective, apply Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream at the first tingle to get to the source of your cold sore. Use Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for four days.

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Zovirax® Cream FAQs

General

Applying Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream

Using Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream

Zovirax® Cold Sore Cream at work

How to use Zovirax Cream

Zovirax^® Cream FAQs

Applying Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream

Using Zovirax^® Cold Sore Cream

Zovirax^®Cold Sore Cream at work