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Zovirax lip cold sore cream

Zovirax Lip cold sore cream Haleon Schweiz AG What is Zovirax Lip and when is it used? Zovirax Lip cold sore cream contains acyclovir as the active ingredient. Aciclovir inhibits the proliferation of herpes viruses without affecting normal metabolic processes. The herpes viruses cause blisters to form on the skin and mucous membranes. Zovirax Lip cold sore cream is used externally for mild, localized cold sores on the lips. When should Zovirax Lip not be used? Zovirax Lip cold sore cream should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to the active ingredients aciclovir, valaciclovir or to propylene glycol or any other excipient listed in the composition (see the section "What does Zovirax Lip contain?"). When should you be careful when using Zovirax Lip? Zovirax Lip cold sore cream should only be used on cold sores on the lips and should not be applied to mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, eyes or genital area). Contact of the cream with the eyes should be avoided. The dosage should also not be increased. If the cold sores do not heal after 10 days at the latest, or if they even get worse, you should seek medical advice. If the cold sores are particularly severe or extensive, you should consult a doctor. Severely immunosuppressed people should contact a doctor for any infection. Cold sores are contagious. Therefore, you should wash your hands before applying the cream and after applying the cream, make sure that you do not touch other parts of your body with your fingers before washing them, especially not your eyes. Zovirax Lip contains cetostearyl alcohol and propylene glycol Cetostearyl alcohol can cause local skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis). Propylene glycol (E 1520) can cause skin irritation. Zovirax Lip contains sodium dodecyl sulfate (E 487) 1 g cream contains 7.5 mg sodium dodecyl sulfate, corresponding to 0.75%. Sodium dodecyl sulfate can cause local skin reactions (such as a stinging or burning sensation) or intensify skin reactions caused by other products applied to the same area of ​​skin. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take or apply other medicines (including those you have bought yourself!) externally! Can Zovirax Lip be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? Zovirax Lip should only be used during pregnancy after consulting a doctor. If Zovirax Lip cold sore cream is used while breastfeeding, breastfeeding does not need to be interrupted. How do you use Zovirax Lip? For children under 12 years of age, the doctor must prescribe Zovirax Lip for the first time. Adults and children over 2 years of age should apply Zovirax Lip cold sore cream 5 times a day at intervals of approximately 4 hours. It is recommended that the cream be applied immediately when the first symptoms such as tingling, itching or burning appear. However, treatment can still be started if the cold sores have already formed. Hands should be washed before and after treatment to prevent the infection from spreading. If you forget to apply Zovirax Lip cold sore cream, you should do so as soon as possible and then continue with the usual regimen. The treatment usually lasts 4 days. If healing is not complete after this time, Zovirax Lip can be used for up to 10 days. If the infection has not healed after this time, you must consult your doctor. Follow the dosage instructions given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is working too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. What side effects can Zovirax Lip have? The following side effects can occur when using Zovirax Lip cold sore cream: Common (affects 1 to 10 in 100 people treated): slight drying of the skin. A slight burning sensation or slight redness can occur immediately after applying the cream, without this requiring treatment to be interrupted. Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 in 1,000 people): Redness, itching or flaking of the skin. However, this does not affect the effect of the cream. Rare (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 people): Sudden allergic reaction. Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people): Swelling in the face, including the eyelids, tongue and larynx. In this case, treatment should be stopped immediately and the doctor informed. If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This applies in particular to side effects not listed in this leaflet. What else should I bear in mind? Shelf life The medicine may only be used until the date marked "EXP" on the container. Storage instructions Store at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep out of the reach of children. Further information Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information. What is contained in Zovirax Lip? 1 g Zovirax Lip cold sore cream contains: Active ingredients 50 mg aciclovir Excipients Propylene glycol (E 1520), white petrolatum, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, glycerol stearate/macrogol 100 stearate, poloxamer 407, dimethicone 20, sodium dodecyl sulfate (E 487), purified water. Approval number 54241 (Swissmedic). Where can you get Zovirax Lip? Which packs are available? In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription. Tube of 2 g Cream . Approval holder Haleon Schweiz AG, Risch. This package leaflet was last reviewed by the Swissmedic drug authority in September 2022. 27159 / 08/29/2023 ..

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