Zovirax Cream 5% Gelhas interaction with:
Dosage and AdministrationThe recommended dose of Zovirax Cream 5% Gel is 2.5 mg (0.5 grams) 1 hour before administration with food.
Precautions and Interactions
Do not use Zovirax Cream 5% Gel if you are allergic to it, have systemic lupus erythematosus, or any of its ingredients. Do not use in children under 2 years of age, or in patients with a history of hemophilia or systemic lupus erythematosus. Paediatric patients 2 years and older: Do not use in patients with weight-bearing limitations (e.g., small children) or a history of reactions with other ingredients in the product. Children under 2 years of age: Do not use in patients under 2 years of age. Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Zovirax Cream 5% Gel.
It is very important that the doctor does not modify the dose by itself without the involvement of the patient. In case of accidental contact with the cream or use of the cream with other drugs, it is very important to correct the dose accordingly. Dose modification is the modification of the dose with the aim of reducing the adverse reactions, and not the dose with the aim of increasing the efficacy. The following precautions are necessary for the use of Zovirax Cream 5% Gel:• Use it under strict medical supervision, including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding• Follow the doctor's instructions or your prescription is only for the duration of the therapy.• The use of Zovirax Cream 5% Gel should be accompanied by your prescription and the instructions for use.• If the cream is used with other drugs, your doctor must be consulted, so you must not discontinue the drug without consulting the doctor.• Tell the doctor any history of drug reaction with the cream, including if you are taking any antifungal medication, or if you have been told you have an allergy to any of its ingredients.• If the cream is used during the third or fourth trimesters, the cream must be discontinued immediately.• Zovirax Cream 5% Gel should not be used in the absence of any justification for its use, unless it is clearly needed.• If you are allergic to it, or have ever had an allergic reaction to it, or have used other creams or gels to apply to the lips, skin, or mucous membranes, you should consult the doctor or pharmacist before using this product.• Avoid using Zovirax Cream 5% Gel in children under 2 years of age as the medication is very harmful to the unborn baby.• If you are of Asian descent, this product may contain an Asian ingredient.• If you are taking any other medications, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Zovirax Cream 5% Gel should be avoided unless your doctor explicitly tells you to (see warnings), as it may be harmful to your kidney or liver.• Avoid using Zovirax Cream 5% Gel in children under 2 years of age, as the medication is very harmful to the unborn baby.• If you are a woman, the usual recommended dosage is 2 Cream 5% Gel, and if you are of Asian descent (e.g., Australian, American, German, or French people) Zovirax Cream 5% Gel should be avoided.
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:
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Works at tingle & blister. Clinically proven to improve healing and treat the virus.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of a cold sore which is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus
Stages of the virus
After the itchy, tingly stage, the site of the cold sore gradually develops into a blister or a small group of blisters, surrounded by red and swollen skin.
After a day or so these burst to produce the typical open sore.
Like a sore anywhere on your body, these sores gradually dry up and form a crusty scab, which is usually a yellow-brown colour.
The sore gradually heals.
The scab falls off over a few days and should completely disappear after around 10 days, or faster with the use of Zovirax Cold Sore Cream.
The area may be a bit swollen for few days.
This is a medicine;
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Did you know that you will be treated with Zovirax Cold Sore Cream five times a day during your entire hospital treatment treatment period? It is important to know that you are visiting a doctor and that you are experiencing mild to moderate skin rash.
With any other antiviral medication, Inside your mouth, your doctor will feel whether the medication has the desired effect and will order a dose as low as possible to avoid potential side effects.
The oral route is most commonly recommended, and it is important to talk to your doctor if you are using Zovirax Cold Sore Cream again five times a day to receive the right dosage.
The cream can be applied to the affected area five times a day, or once per day, to achieve the best results.
• Wash your hands after you apply the cream. Apply the cream just a generous amount to the affected area once a day. • Do not rub the cream directly into the skin as this will help to avoid the infection being passed on. • • • • • • Apply the cream continuously for four days to help you to remember. • • • • • • • Wash your hands again after you apply the cream. If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Zovirax Cold Sore Cream delivers the active ingredient, aciclovir, efficiently and deeply into your skin to fight the virus that causes cold sores. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream can deliver up to 5 times move of the available active ingredient, aciclovir, than some generic aciclovir creams.
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.
Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment cuts cold sore healing time in half compared with no treatment. **On average compared with historical data for untreated cold sores
AUST R NUMBER:AUST R 150098
Propylene glycol, Paraffin – soft white, Cetostearyl alcohol, Paraffin – liquid, Arlacel 165, Dimethicone 20, Poloxamer, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Water - purified
INGREDIENTS:Aciclovir 5%w/w
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.
DOSAGE:At first sign of a tingle or blister apply a small amount to the affected area 5 times daily for 4 days.
Do not use- if you are pregnant unless under medical advice- in or near your eyes- for internal use- if the nozzle is punctured-if the use-by date has expired. See your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist.
ONLINE MANDATORY STATEMENT:Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Made in the UK from imported and local components
Active ingredient aciclovir 5%w/w Ingredient available from manufacturerPropylene glycol, Paraffin – soft white, Arlacel 165, Dimethicone 20, Poloxamer, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Water - purified
Glycyrine sodiumParenteral – 10 mg
Diethoxine disodiumThiazolidinediones – 2.5 mg
Cetostearyl alcoholPoloxamer – 20 mg
Cetyl alcoholEach ml contains 10 mg aciclovir
Diclofenac sodiumEach ml contains 2 mg aciclovir
Other ingredientsAdults 18 years of age and over: Apply a small amount directly at the site of the tingle or blister. It is best to apply the first dose at the dose that controls the tingle or blister. If you don’t have a local spread, you can use a damp headache or cold intolerance- for external use only.
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