Product Overview
• Clinically proven antiviral cold sore treatment • Contains 5% aciclovir • Speeds healing and reduces duration of cold sores • Starts working from the first tingle • Easy-to-apply pump or tube format • 2 g pack (approximately 25 applications) • Available without prescription
Product Description
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains 5% aciclovir, a powerful antiviral that stops the herpes simplex virus from replicating. Applied at the first sign of a cold sore (tingle, redness, or itch), it penetrates deep into the skin to block viral replication, significantly speeding healing time and reducing the severity of the outbreak. Clinical studies show it can cut healing time by up to 1–2 days when used 5 times daily. The non-greasy, fast-absorbing cream is suitable for adults and children over 12 years and can be discreetly worn under makeup. Benefits • Works from the very first tingle stage • Reduces healing time of cold sores • Decreases pain, itching, and burning sensations • Helps prevent blisters if applied early • Can stop cold sore progression in some cases • Proven efficacy in over 30 years of clinical use • Moisturizes and soothes affected area How to Use • Apply a thin layer to the affected area 5 times daily (approximately every 3–4 hours, omitting night dose) • Start treatment as early as possible (ideally at tingle stage) • Wash hands before and after application • Continue for 4 full days (if sore has not healed, continue up to 10 days) • Use a cotton bud or clean finger to avoid spreading the virus • Avoid touching eyes and mucous membranes