Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms should improve during your treatment with topical acyclovir. If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor. Acyclovir cream and ointment are for use only on the skin. Do not let acyclovir cream or ointment get into your eyes, or inside your mouth or nose, and do not swallow the medication.
Acyclovir cream should only be applied to skin where a cold sore has formed or seems likely to form. Do not apply acyclovir cream to any unaffected skin, or to genital herpes sores.
Do not apply other skin medications or other types of skin products such as cosmetics, sun screen, or lip balm to the cold sore area while using acyclovir cream unless your doctor tells you that you should.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient. Read this information before you start using acyclovir and each time you refill your prescription. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not apply extra cream or ointment to make up for a missed dose. Topical acyclovir may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, with the cap on and tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Never leave this medication in your car in cold or hot weather. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program.
It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
If someone swallows topical acyclovir, call your local poison control center at If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at Do not let anyone else use your medication. Designed to be simple to use and effective, apply Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at the first tingle to get to the source of your cold sore. Zovirax: Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Zovirax Duo: Ask your pharmacist - they must decide if this product is right for you.
You have chosen to leave our website. Search search. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is a smooth, white and odourless cream that dries clear on your skin. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream comes in a 2 g tube or a convenient pump. The tube does not contain latex. Applying Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Using Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. You can begin using Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at the first sign of a cold sore. Apply the cream as soon as you remember and then reapply the next dose on schedule. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream at work See how Zovirax Cold Sore Cream gets to the core of your cold sore to inhibit multiplication of the virus and heal your blister.
Do not put aciclovir cream in your mouth, eyes or vagina. Cream for genital herpes Wash your hands before and after using the cream. What if I forget a dose of aciclovir? Never have 2 doses at the same time. Never have an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember your medicines.
What if I take or use too much? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you're worried that you have had too much aciclovir. Many people have no side effects at all, or only minor ones. Common side effects tablets and liquid These common side effects happen in more than 1 in 10 people who take aciclovir tablets or liquid. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist, if these side effects bother you or do not go away: headaches feeling dizzy feeling or being sick nausea or vomiting diarrhoea skin being sensitive to sunlight Common side effects cream The cold sore cream is generally very safe and less than 1 in people experience any side effects.
Keep using the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist, if these uncommon side effects bother you or do not go away: burning or stinging for a short time after applying the cream itchy, dry or flaky skin Serious allergic reaction In rare cases, aciclovir can cause a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis. These are not all the side effects of aciclovir.
For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: headaches — make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol. Paracetamol is safe to take with aciclovir if you need a painkiller. Speak to your doctor if this does not help or your headaches are severe.
Do not drive, ride a bike, or use tools or machinery if you feel dizzy. It might help to take your medicine after you have eaten. If you're being sick, try small, frequent sips of water to avoid dehydration.
Signs of dehydration include peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee. Do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor. Do not use a sun lamp or sun beds. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor for advice if it continues to be a problem.
Do not apply the moisturiser at the same time as your aciclovir cream. It's usually safe to use the cream or take aciclovir during pregnancy. They can help you decide on the best treatment for you and your baby.
Aciclovir and breastfeeding It's usually safe to breastfeed while taking aciclovir. If you're taking the tablets or liquid, some of the medicine passes into your breast milk. This is in small amounts and is unlikely to harm your baby. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. It's important to tell your doctor if you take any of the following medicines before taking aciclovir: cimetidine, a medicine for stomach ulcers mycophenolate mofetil, a medicine given after organ transplants probenecid, a medicine for gout aminophylline or theophylline, medicines for asthma Mixing aciclovir with herbal remedies and supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements while taking or using aciclovir.
Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does it work? Aciclovir stops the herpes virus growing and spreading.
This controls the infection and helps your body's immune system deal with it. No medicine or treatment will remove the herpes virus from your body completely. How long does it take to work? You should start to feel better after taking or using aciclovir for a few days. What can I do if the treatment is not working? Tablets and liquid If you're not feeling better after you finish your prescribed course of aciclovir, tell your doctor.
If your symptoms get worse at any time during your treatment, speak to your doctor. They may want to increase your dose of aciclovir. Cream for genital herpes If your genital herpes sore is not better after 5 days, you can use the cream for another 5 days. Cold sore cream If your cold sore has not healed after 4 days, you can carry on using the cold sore cream for another 5 days.
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