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Haleon · Aciclovir 5% w/w
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream
Cold sore cream containing aciclovir 5% w/w, supplied as a 2g tube or 2g pump. This is the Zovirax-branded general-sale cold sore presentation (MA holder Haleon UK Trading Limited).
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Cold sore cream containing aciclovir 5% w/w, supplied as a 2g tube or 2g pump. This is the Zovirax-branded general-sale cold sore presentation (MA holder Haleon UK Trading Limited).
What is Zovirax Cold Sore Cream?
A cold sore cream for treating the tingling, blisters and soreness of cold sores on the lips and around the mouth. Best started at the first sign.
How does it help?
It contains aciclovir, an antiviral that acts on the cold sore virus to help stop it multiplying, so the cold sore can heal.
Key benefits
- Antiviral treatment for cold sores
- Most effective when used at the first tingle
- Targets the virus behind cold sores
- Convenient tube or pump
- Available without a prescription
Who should take care?
Always read the patient information leaflet before use. Don't use if you're allergic to any of the ingredients. For external use on the lips and around the mouth only. Speak to our pharmacist if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, taking other medicines, or have a weakened immune system. See a doctor if cold sores are severe, frequent or don't heal.
About this medicine
Information leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment.
How quickly will it arrive?
| Collect from pharmacy 22-24 Woodsley Rd, Leeds LS3 1DT | Usually same day after pharmacist approval | Free |
| Same-day local delivery LS-area postcodes | Order by 1pm, Mon–Fri | £2.99 |
| Standard UK delivery Royal Mail Tracked 48 | 2–3 working days from dispatch | £3.99 free over £40 |
| Express UK delivery Royal Mail Tracked 24 | Next working day from dispatch | £5.49 |
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