Zovirax Cream 5%

Zovirax™ Cream 5% 

Zovirax™ Cream contains Aciclovir (Acyclovir) 5% w/w, a topical antiviral medicine specifically formulated for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis) caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1). When applied at the first sign of tingling, itching, or redness, it helps inhibit viral replication, shorten healing time, and reduce the duration and severity of symptoms. The convenient tube is ideal for occasional treatment and travel.

Key Benefits

• Helps treat cold sores caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1).
• Shortens healing time when treatment begins early.
• Helps reduce tingling, itching, burning, and pain associated with cold sores.
• Limits viral replication at the affected area.
• May reduce blister formation and speed crust healing.
• Portable size suitable for on-the-go use.

Key Ingredient

• Aciclovir (Acyclovir) 5% w/w – A topical antiviral agent that inhibits replication of the herpes simplex virus, promoting faster healing of cold sores.

Key Features

• Size: 2 g - 10 g
• Dosage Form: Topical cream.
• Strength: Aciclovir 5% w/w.
• Designed specifically for cold sores on the lips and face.
• Easy-to-apply, fast-absorbing cream.
• Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Suitable For

• Adults and children with recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).
• Individuals experiencing early symptoms such as tingling, itching, or redness before blisters develop.
• Suitable for treatment of cold sores on the lips and surrounding facial skin only.

How to Use

• Start treatment at the earliest sign of a cold sore.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected area 5 times daily at approximately 4-hour intervals while awake.
• Continue treatment for 4 days, or as advised by a healthcare professional.
• Wash hands before and after application.
• Avoid rubbing the lesion excessively.