Zovirax Cream Pump
£6.50
Zovirax cream pump — branded aciclovir antiviral for cold sores. Apply 5 times a day. £6.50. Pharmacist review required.
- Pharmacist clinical review before supply
- UK pricing shown by pack size
- Discreet delivery options available
Introduction
About Zovirax cream pump
Zovirax cream is branded aciclovir, an antiviral medicine applied directly to cold sores. It helps interrupt HSV replication at the site of the outbreak.
This pump presentation makes it easy to dispense a small amount. Apply 5 times a day, ideally from the first tingling. A clinician reviews your consultation before any supply.
- Zovirax cream pump — £6.50
Benefits
Why people consider Zovirax cream pump
Branded topical aciclovir in a pump for convenient application when a clinician confirms cream is suitable.
Branded aciclovir
Zovirax contains aciclovir for topical antiviral treatment of cold sores.
Pump dispenser
Easy to dispense a small amount without contaminating the tube nozzle.
Apply five times a day
Frequent application helps cover the outbreak through the day.
Clear private price
£6.50 after clinical approval.
Eligibility
Who Zovirax cream pump may be for
Topical Zovirax can help some people with cold sores on the lips or face. A clinician still decides whether cream is enough or tablets are better.
May be suitable if
- You have a cold sore suitable for topical aciclovir cream
- You can apply the cream 5 times a day from the first sign of symptoms
- You will avoid spreading cream into the eyes or mouth and wash hands after use
- You have answered the consultation questions truthfully
May not be suitable if
- You are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir or any cream ingredient
- The sore involves the eye or is spreading rapidly and needs urgent assessment
- You need oral treatment instead and cream alone is not appropriate
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding unless a clinician specifically advises otherwise
A clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How it works
How Zovirax cream works
Aciclovir in the cream disrupts HSV replication in the skin of the cold sore, helping to ease the outbreak when started early.
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Online consultation
Tell us about your cold sore symptoms, how often outbreaks occur, when they started, and any other medicines or allergies.
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Clinical review
A UK-registered clinician checks whether an antiviral option is appropriate and safe for you.
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If suitable, we dispense
Approved treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and delivered discreetly, with clear directions for use.
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Start early
Antivirals work best when started as soon as the first tingling or symptoms appear. Follow the leaflet exactly.
Using treatment
How to use Zovirax cream pump
Apply a thin layer to the cold sore 5 times a day. Start as soon as tingling begins. Wash hands before and after. Do not share the pump.
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Wash your hands
Clean hands before touching the sore or the pump.
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Apply five times a day
Dispense a small amount and cover the cold sore thinly, about every 4 hours while awake.
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Start early
Begin at the first tingling or redness for the best chance of helping.
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Avoid spreading the virus
Do not touch your eyes after applying. Avoid kissing and sharing lip products until healed.
Safety
Safety information
For external use on cold sores only. Keep out of the eyes and mouth.
Cold sores are contagious — wash hands after application and avoid sharing the pump.
- Apply 5 times a day to the cold sore.
- Start as soon as symptoms begin.
- Read the patient information leaflet before first use.
- I agree to use the medication as prescribed and have answered consultation questions truthfully.
Side effects
Possible side effects
Topical aciclovir can cause mild burning, stinging, dryness or allergic skin reactions in some people.
- Mild burning or stinging Can occur when the cream is applied. Usually short-lived. Seek advice if it is severe.
- Dryness or flaking of the skin The treated area may feel dry. Moisturise carefully around (not over) the lesion if needed, as advised on the leaflet.
- Allergic skin reaction Stop and seek medical advice if you develop swelling, severe redness, or a widespread rash.
Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with your Zovirax cream. This page is general information for UK patients and is not a substitute for personalised clinical advice.
Common questions
Zovirax cream pump FAQs
Common questions about branded topical aciclovir. A clinician still decides what is right for you.
What is Zovirax cream?
Zovirax is branded aciclovir cream, an antiviral applied directly to cold sores.
How often do I apply it?
Apply 5 times a day, ideally from the first tingling or early symptoms.
How much does the pump cost?
The current private guide price is £6.50. You only pay if treatment is approved.
Is this the same as aciclovir tablets?
Both contain aciclovir, but the cream treats the sore on the skin while tablets work throughout the body. A clinician can advise which is suitable.
Will I definitely get this medicine?
No. Supply depends on eligibility, safety and clinical judgement. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How is delivery handled?
If a prescription is issued, our pharmacy dispenses the medicine and sends it to your UK address in plain packaging. You receive tracking details once the order has been dispatched.
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