Zovirax cold sore cream in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
How to use?
Apply the medicine to the lips and neighbouring affected areas. Do not apply before eating. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly after use.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. General duration of treatment: 4 days. You should not use the medicine for longer than 10 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.
Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdosage symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. storage
The medicine must be stored at room temperature.what are the reasons for not using it?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Weakened immune system, e.g. HIV infections, organ transplants, long-term high-dose cortisone treatment
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Burning or stinging of the skin
- itching
- reddening of the skin
- Drying of the skin
- Scaling of the skin
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- Solvents (e.g. propylene glycol, E 477) can cause skin irritation.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient combats certain viruses by damaging their genetic material and thus preventing them from replicating. It is particularly effective against herpes viruses. This can stop a herpes infection, e.g. on the lips.
Application
- Cold sores
Dosage
A sufficient amount5 times a dayAll agesAt intervals of 4 hours
