When those painful little red pests pop up, you need a quick, easy pump of this cold sore cream to treat the problem at its source.

Benefits:

• Zovirax Cream for Cold Sore Pump 2g is the cold sore treatment for your lips and face
• Soothes over your cold sore and speeds up the healing process
• Effectively treats the infection
• When applied early, it can stop a cold sore from fully developing
• A conveniently-sized pump for treatment wherever you go
• 2g

Aciclovir 5% w/w.

Use the pump to apply the cream liberally, completely covering the affected area.

Make an application five times a day at approximately 4 hourly intervals. Continue this for at least five days.

If your cold sore persists or worsens after 10 days, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Always wash your hands after touching cold sores, or applying medication to them and avoid touching your eyes.

Avoid kissing, and sharing your eating and drinking utensils when you have a cold sore.

Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless on the advice of your doctor.

There are some side effects associated with this product however not everyone will get them.

You may experience a temporary burning or stinging sensation. Flaking, itching, and redness of the skin may occur in some people.

Rarely can cause contact dermatitis after application of the cream (generally due to the components of the cream base rather than aciclovir).