Zovirax Cream 5% w/v

Topical acyclovir comes as a cream and an ointment to apply to the skin. Acyclovir cream is usually applied 5 times a day for 4 days. Acyclovir cream may be applied at any time during a cold sore outbreak, but it works best when it is applied at the very beginning of a cold sore outbreak, when there is tingling, redness, itching, or a bump but the cold sore has not yet formed. To use acyclovir cream, follow these steps: Wash your hands. Clean and dry the area of skin where you will be applying the cream. Apply a layer of cream to cover the skin where the cold sore has formed or seems likely to form. Rub the cream into the skin until it disappears. Leave the skin where you applied the medication uncovered. Do not apply a bandage or dressing unless your doctor tells you that you should. Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any cream left on your hands. Be careful not to wash the cream off of your skin. Do not bathe, shower, or swim right after applying acyclovir cream. Avoid irritation of the cold sore area while using acyclovir cream. To use acyclovir ointment, follow these steps: Put on a clean finger cot or rubber glove. Apply enough ointment to cover all of your sores. Take off the finger cot or rubber glove and dispose of it safely, so that it is out of reach of children. Keep the affected area(s) clean and dry, and avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing over the affected area.

Generic Zovirax Cream 5% is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other topical medications or skin care products on your face before starting the treatment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding. Acyclovir Cream rarely show side effects. However, less commonly, you may experience redness, itching, or burning sensation at the site of application. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen.