Zovirax Cream 5% 10g

Product Description:

• Zovirax cream is used to treat herpes simplex virus infections of the skin including primary and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis.
• Method of administration: Topical.
• Do not use in eyes.
• Zovirax cream is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of cold sores (herpes labialis) and genital herpes.
• Zovirax cream can be used alone or with other medications.
• Zovirax cream belongs to a class of medicines called antivirals.
• It is not known if Zovirax cream is safe and effective for children younger than 12 years of age.

How to use:

• Zovirax cream should be applied 5 times daily for 4 days.
• Treatment should be started as soon as possible after signs or symptoms of herpes labialis appear, i.e. during the pre-disease stage or when lesions appear.
• For adolescents 12 years of age or older, the dosage is the same as for adults.
• Use the cream for at least 5 days.
• If your genital herpes sore has not healed by then, you can continue using the cream for another 5 days.
• If the affected area does not heal after a total of 10 days, stop using the cream and tell your doctor.

Warnings and Precautions:

• Zovirax cream is not recommended for use on mucous membranes such as the mouth, eyes, or vagina, as it may cause irritation.
• Particular care should be taken to avoid accidental entry into the eye.
• In patients with severe immunodeficiency (eg, AIDS patients or bone marrow transplant recipients), oral doses of Zovirax should be considered. These patients should be encouraged to consult their physician regarding treatment of any infection.
• Zovirax cream contains a specially formulated base and should not be diluted or used as a base to combine other medications.

Auxiliary materials:

• The excipient cetostearyl alcohol can cause local skin reactions (eg, contact dermatitis).
• This medicine contains 400 mg of propylene glycol per gram of product. Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.
• Do not use this medicine in newborns with open wounds or large areas of broken or damaged skin (such as burns).
• This medication contains 7.5 mg of sodium lauryl sulfate per gram of product. Sodium lauryl sulfate may cause local skin reactions (such as stinging or burning) or increase skin reactions caused by other products when applied to the same area.

the components:

• Acyclovir BP 5.0% w/w
• Auxiliary substances with known effect:
• Propylene Glycol 40% w/w
• Cetostearyl alcohol 6.75% w/w.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 7.5 mg/g