ZOVIRAX DUO-CREAM 2G GSK

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Zovirax Duo contains two active ingredients: aciclovir and hydrocortisone. Aciclovir is an active ingredient with antiviral effect, which helps fight the virus that causes herpes. Hydrocortisone is a low-potency corticosteroid, which reduces the inflammation associated with herpes.

Zovirax Duo cream is used for the treatment of early signs and symptoms of herpes (e.g. tingling, itching or redness) on the lips and the skin around the lips, to reduce the likelihood of cold sores developing in adults and adolescents (12 years and over).
Even if cold sores do develop, Zovirax Duo will shorten the healing time by around 12-24 hours, compared with a cream that does not contain these two active ingredients.
Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex. The virus causes blisters and sores, mainly on the lips, but they can sometimes appear on other areas of the face. Cold sores can be triggered when the body's immune system is weakened, for example when you have a cold or other infection. Stress, exposure to strong sunlight, to cold temperatures or periods can also trigger cold sores.
You should see a doctor if your symptoms persist for 5 days after you have stopped treatment.

Ingredients:
- The active ingredients are aciclovir and hydrocortisone. One gram of cream contains 50 mg aciclovir and 10 mg hydrocortisone.
- The other ingredients are: liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, isopropyl myristate, sodium lauryl sulphate, cetostearyl alcohol, poloxamer 188, propylene glycol, citric acid monohydrate, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid and purified water.

How to use:
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

This medicine is for external use only.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:
Apply the cream five times a day, for 5 days (i.e. approximately every 3-4 hours during the day). It is recommended that treatment is started as early as possible, preferably at the first signs or symptoms of the condition (e.g. tingling, redness or itching).

Do not use for more than 5 days. You should see a doctor if your symptoms persist for 5 days after you have stopped treatment.