Generic Zovirax Cream 5% 5g

• Targets cold sores, genital herpes, chickenpox and shingles with a well-characterised antiviral mechanism
• Contains Acyclovir as the active ingredient
• Manufactured by India
• Larger packs reduce the per-unit cost to as little as $0.30
• Sealed, tamper-evident packaging with batch and expiry details on every pack

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. The dose depends on your condition, your response to treatment and other medicines you take, so follow your own prescription rather than any general guidance.

Taken several times a day for a short course, spaced as evenly as practical.

Apply a thin layer to the affected area and wash your hands afterwards.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for the next one — in that case skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.

Like all medicines, this product can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The more commonly reported effects include nausea, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness.

Most mild effects settle as your body adjusts. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if any side effect persists, worsens, or troubles you.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of a serious allergic reaction — a widespread rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, or a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Start at the first sign of an outbreak for best effect. Drink plenty of fluids. Dose reduction is needed with kidney impairment.

Before starting treatment, tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements you take, any allergies, and any liver, kidney or heart conditions. Mention if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Do not share this medicine with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar. Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.

Medicines can affect how each other work. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about everything you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter remedies, herbal products and supplements.

Be particularly careful to mention blood thinners, medicines for heart rhythm or blood pressure, antidepressants, other treatments in the same class, and anything affecting the liver enzymes that process medicines. Alcohol can intensify side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness.

Our pharmacists review every prescription for interactions before dispensing. If you are unsure about a combination, contact us before taking the first dose.

Active ingredient: Acyclovir

Manufacturer: India

Inactive ingredients vary by manufacturer and batch. Check the leaflet inside your pack if you have a known excipient allergy.

Store below 25 °C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. Keep the product in its original packaging until use so the batch number and expiry date remain identifiable.

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack. Return unused or expired medicines to a pharmacy for safe disposal rather than putting them in household waste or wastewater.