Zovirax DUO Dual Active Antiviral + Anti-Inflammatory Cold Sore Treatment 2g
Original price
$33.60
Original price
$33.60
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Original price
$33.60
Original price
$33.60
Current price
$22.99
$22.99
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$22.99
Current price
$22.99
Zovirax DUO Dual Active Antiviral + Anti-Inflammatory Cold Sore Treatment 2g
Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Treatment clinically proven to help prevent the blister and speed up healing time.*
Zovirax Duo is a cold sore cream clinically proven to help stop a cold sore progressing to a blister. Its unique dual-active formula combines an anti-inflammatory and an anti-viral agent to help prevent the blister and speed up healing time.
Active Ingredients:
Dosage:
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Extended Information:
Aciclovir 5%w/w Hydrocortisone 1%w/w
Other Ingredients: Propylene glycol • Paraffin – soft white • Cetostearyl alcohol • Paraffin – liquid • Poloxamer • Isopropyl myristate • Sodium lauryl sulphate • Citric acid monohydrate • Sodium hydroxide • Hydrochloric acid • Water – purified
CONTAINS
Nicabate Gum contains sodium, sucralose and sugar alcohols (mannitol, maltitol, xylitol and sorbitol). Each piece contains sodium 10.5 mg and 567.9 mg sugar alcohols. 6.8 g of sugar alcohols are present per recommended maximum daily dose. Products containing sugar alcohol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
Dosage:
Please read the enclosed leaflet for further details before using this medicine. Wash your hands before and after use. Adults and children 12 years and over: apply at the very first sign of a cold sore (such as tingling and itching). Apply to the affected area 5 times per day for 5 days.
USAGE ADVICE - For best results, start applying Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream at the first sign of a cold sore; the tingle, redness, bump or itch. Use Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream five times a day for 5 days. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Can use if the person has oral thrush or fungal infection on lips.
Warnings:
Do not use - in children under 12 years of age - in the eyes, inside the mouth or nose. For external use only. See your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Keep out of reach of children.
Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream is suitable for adults and children 12 years and older. It is not recommended for use by children under 12 years.
Extended Information:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you catch a cold sore?
A cold sore is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus type I. Most adults have been exposed to the virus, with initial infection usually occurring in childhood, probably after sharing a drink or being kissed by a person with the infection. The cold sore virus is reactivated in only about a third of adults, and usually by every day factors such as ultraviolet light or cold and flu.
Can I get a cold sore from having sex?
Cross-infection of HSV-1 (cold sore virus) and HSV-2 (genital herpes virus) may occur during oral sex. You should avoid having oral sex whilst you have a cold sore.
You should also avoid kissing anyone when you are suffering from a cold sore as it is one of the more common ways of spreading the cold sore virus.
You should also avoid kissing anyone when you are suffering from a cold sore as it is one of the more common ways of spreading the cold sore virus.
What are the main triggers of cold sores?
Immune system is under stress
Ultraviolet light
Common cold, flu or feverish illness
Emotional stress or exhaustion
Exposure to extreme temperatures or weather conditions
Feeling physically low or fatigued
Pregnancy
Menstruation
A knock on the lips or face
An injury to the mouth, surgical operation or dental treatment.
How often will I get a cold sore?
Cold Sore attacks vary. Some people get them very infrequently, suck as once every few years. Others may get them once a month. Those who experience very frequent or severe attacks or have sores away from the mouth area should seek the advice of a doctor.
What can I do to prevent getting a cold sore?
Eat a balanced diet and be aware of your triggers.
Can I be cured of cold sores?
There is no cure for the condition. If you are experiencing frequent or severe episodes of cold sores, then you should seek the advice of a doctor.
If I miss the early tingling feeling of a cold sore attack, can I still treat my cold sore?
The earlier you start treatment the better but treatment with an antiviral cream, such as Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, is still effective if applied at the blister stage of the cold sore.
Can I ever get rid of the cold sore virus?
No. Once you have been infected by the virus, it resides indefinitely in the nerves that supply sensation to your lips and surrounding skin. It may, however, be possible to avoid triggers that set it off and take action to improve the bodys natural defences.
How long is a cold sore attack likely to last?
Untreated, cold sores usually last for around 10 days.