Zovirax is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. Zovirax contains aciclovir as its active ingredient and has potent antiviral activity. This medication is mainly used for the treatment of viral infections like genital herpes, cold sores, and chickenpox.
If you are diagnosed with the herpes virus, start the therapy as soon as possible or at the first sign of an outbreak. Your doctor may prescribe you Zovirax tablets depending on your age and medical condition. The tablets are taken orally with or without food.
Take the medication at the same times every day for maximum benefit. Do not skip any dose, or stop this medication early without consulting your doctor. Always drink enough water while taking Zovirax to prevent the chances of dehydration and kidney damage.
Patients may experience some common side effects after taking Zovirax, including:
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects, including:
Before taking Zovirax, be sure to inform your doctor about any following: family medical history and past or present HIV infection (nebis, diaero), the importance of contraception and treatment with acyclovir.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is applied to the affected area five times a day. It can be used alone or in combination with other creamers or with an anti-viral called Povidititmelg cream. Apply the cream to the affected area five times a day in a single application.
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have severe liver disease,/lump in the womb or if you experience fever in the last 3 months. If tube seal is broken or missing, use it as soon as possible for a dosing schedule. Do not use if the tube seal is broken or missing, for a total of three doses. If tube seal is missing, apply the cream as soon as you can. If it is still after 3 hours, use three times a day. It is important not to exceed the three doses. Consult your doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The common side-effects that are usually caused by this product are:
If you experience any of the side-effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you are not sure, check out the other benefits of Zovirax Cold Sore Cream.
You should not use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is applied to the area five times a day.
It is not recommended to use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is to be taken by mouth. The amount of active ingredient in the cream depends on the condition it is used for and how well it works for.
The most common side-effects are:
Q. Can Zovirax Cold Sore Cream be used by children?
A. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream should not be used in children.
What is the common use of Zovirax Cold Sore Cream?
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is to be used by people with cold and flu-like symptoms.
How should Zovirax Cold Sore Cream be applied to cold and flu sensitive areas?
Apply to knees, ankles or armpits five times a day at 20 to 30 cm intervals, with at least one time totaling 3-4 minutes each.
Can Zovirax Cold Sore Cream be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women?
No.
Can Zovirax Cold Sore Cream be used during pregnancy?
It should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed and under doctor’s care.
Can Zovirax Cold Sore Cream be used during breastfeeding?
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream delivers the active ingredient, aciclovir, efficiently and deeply into your skin to fight the virus that causes cold sores. Designed to be simple to use and effective, apply Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at the first tingle to get to the cause of your cold sore. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is uniquely formulated to maximise penetration. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream contains the anti-viral agent, aciclovir 5%, that stops the multiplication of the cold sore virus. Zovirax MAC-P penetrating formula gets to the site of infection. Use Zovirax Cold Sore Cream five times daily at approximately four hourly intervals for four days.
2g
At first sign of a tingle or blister apply a small amount to the affected area 5 times daily for 4 days. Pump dispenser may require several pumps to release cream if not used for proplonged periods.
At the first sign of a tingle or blister apply a small amount to the affected area five times daily for 4 days- Wash your hands, apply the cold sore cream with a cotton swab or your fingers and wash your hands again. - Use enough to completely cover the sore and the surrounding area.- If symptoms persist consult your doctor
Keep out of reach of children. DO NOT USE ZOVIRAX COLD SORE CREAM:- If you are pregnant, unless under medical advice- In the eyes, inside the mouth or nose. For external use only.- If the nozzle is punctured- If the use-by date has expiredSee your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
Do not use- if you are pregnant unless under medical advice- in or near your eyes- for internal use-if the seal is broken-if the use-by date has expired. See your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist.
Aciclovir 5%w/w
Propylene glycol, Paraffin – soft white, Cetostearyl alcohol, Paraffin – liquid, Arlacel 165, Dimethicone 20, Poloxamer, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Water - purified
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
This ADR SakshThis ADRSustainable use of natural resources & sustainable developmentSPF 5,000 or moreZovirax Cold Sore CreamZovirax Cold Sore Cream is for external use only.- If you are pregnant unless under medical advice- In the eyes, inside the mouth or nose. For external use only.- If the nozzle is punctured-if the use-by date has expiredSee your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant. Do not use during pregnancy.
Receive treatment in complete lack of protection against the rays of heatThisAlways read the label and read all medication instructions in the package. Allergic reactionSevere skin rash, peeling or loosening, tingling, blistering, peeling, swelling, tingly or tingling could be seen in some blisters - always check with your doctor or pharmacist before use. Contact your doctor or seek medical help if the rash persists.
Always read the label and read the enclosed User Guide. Follow the directions for use. If you are reading any reminder notices that the product is new. Immediately inform the customer service team or pharmacist.
Always read the label and read the User Guide.Zovirax Cream 10g is primarily indicated in conditions like Cytomegalovirus infection prophylaxis, Encephalitis, Herpes simplex, Herpes simplex (in immunocompromised patients), Herpes simplex infection of mucous membrane, Herpes simplex infection prophylaxis, Herpes simplex keratitis, Prophylaxis of herpes simplex, Severe initial genital herpes, Simplex encephalitis, Treatment of herpes simplex, Varicella and herpes zoster, Varicella zoster infections, Varicella-zoster, Varicella-zoster (chickenpox-shingles), Viral conjunctivitis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Herpes simplex (prevention of recurrence), Prevention of recurrence of herpes simplex, Treatment of herpes simplex (immunocompromised patients).
Zovirax Cream 10g is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Zovirax Cream 10g, which give rise to further complications include Rises in blood urea and creatinine, Encephalopathy, Seizures, Acute renal failure, Renal tubular obstruction. Zovirax Cream 10g produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Zovirax Cream 10g therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Zovirax Cream 10g are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Severe local inflammatory reactions, Tremors, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Confusion, Erythema, Lethargy, Itching, Hallucination, Malaise, Elevation of liver enzymes, Contact dermatitis, Agitation, Stinging on application, Crystalluria, Transient burning, Reaction at injection site, Confusion, Skin rashes.
This medication should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation. Topical preparation (e.g cream) is not recommended for application to mucous membranes, particular care should be taken to avoid accidental introduction into the eyes.
Read our extra information for more information aboutZovirax Cream 10gand other medicines on the quality of interactions with other medicines onlineand any side effects you might experience with Zovirax Cream 10g.The term "herpes" is often used here to refer to the early stage disease of the central nervous system (CNS) accompanied by an initial activation of the herpes virus within the body's neurons. Herpes is a form of cold sores which occur when the virus of the central nervous system (CNS) reactivates and multiply within the body's neurons. Zovirax Cream 10g works by inhibiting the replication of the herpes virus, thereby preventing the sores from developing and causing the lesions to heal. Zovirax Cream 10g contains the active ingredient acyclovir, which stops the virus from multiplying within the body's neurons.
Zovirax Cream 10g is usually prescribed in the following dosage forms:
Taking any medicine, even Zovirax Cream 10g, with any of the risk factors listed below can cause serious side effects. These include a generalised cold sores, which may cause a tolerance to the medicine. Crystalluria, Transient burning, Agitation, Stinging on application, Crystalluria, Agitation, Crystalluria, Stinging on application, Stinging on application, Itching, Malaise, Malaise toxicity, Toxic megaceymythmin, Toxicoloph Nadu symptoms, other symptoms to note: pain, swelling, redness, blistering, flushing, rapid heart rate, itching, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea.
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