Zovirax

Zovirax
This medicine is an antiviral for use on the skin. It is used to treat cold sores, a viral infection occurring on the lips. When treatment is started at the first sign (tingle) of a cold sore, it prevents the cold sore from appearing. It can also limit the severity of cold sores and speed up the healing process.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

• It is important to start treatment at the first sign of a cold sore (the tingling, itching, buming stage).
  1. Wash and dry hands thoroughly.
  2. Apply a small amount directly onto the cold sore. Rub in gently until all the cream disappears. Do not apply this medicine inside the mouth.
  3. Wash hands again.
• Unless otherwise directed, use this medicine five times a day for 5 days, even if the cold sore begins to heal. If the cold sore has not healed after 5 days, continue treatment for another 5 days.
• Contact your doctor if the cold sore has not healed in ten days.