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Cold Sores

Zovirax Cream Tube

£6.25

Zovirax cream tube — branded aciclovir antiviral for cold sores. Apply 5 times a day. £6.25. Pharmacist review required.

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Introduction

About Zovirax cream tube

Zovirax cream tube is branded aciclovir antiviral cream for cold sores. It is applied directly to the outbreak to help disrupt HSV replication in the skin.

Apply 5 times a day, starting as soon as you feel the first symptoms. A clinician reviews your consultation before any supply.

  • Zovirax cream tube — £6.25

Benefits

Why people consider Zovirax cream tube

Familiar branded topical aciclovir in a tube when cream treatment is clinically appropriate.

  • Branded aciclovir

    Same antiviral active as Zovirax pump, in a tube presentation.

  • Targeted on the sore

    Apply only to the cold sore area, five times a day.

  • Start at the first tingle

    Early use gives the cream the best chance of helping.

  • Clear private price

    £6.25 after clinical approval.

Eligibility

Who Zovirax cream tube may be for

Suitable for some people with cold sores who prefer or need topical treatment. A clinician still decides.

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 wash hands after use and avoid spreading the cream into eyes or mouth
  • 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 needs urgent face-to-face assessment
  • Oral antiviral treatment is needed instead of cream alone
  • 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 interrupts HSV replication at the cold sore, helping to ease symptoms when applied early and often.

  1. Online consultation

    Tell us about your cold sore symptoms, how often outbreaks occur, when they started, and any other medicines or allergies.

  2. Clinical review

    A UK-registered clinician checks whether an antiviral option is appropriate and safe for you.

  3. If suitable, we dispense

    Approved treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and delivered discreetly, with clear directions for use.

  4. 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 tube

Apply a thin layer to the cold sore 5 times a day. Start at the first tingling. Squeeze a small amount onto a clean fingertip or cotton bud. Wash hands afterwards.

  1. Wash your hands

    Clean hands before and after applying the cream.

  2. Apply five times a day

    Cover the cold sore with a thin layer about five times daily while awake.

  3. Keep the tube clean

    Avoid touching the tube nozzle directly on the sore if you can — use a clean fingertip or bud.

  4. Limit spread

    Do not share the tube. Avoid kissing and sharing lip products until the sore has 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 do not share the tube.

  • 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 tube FAQs

Common questions about branded topical aciclovir in a tube. A clinician still decides what is right for you.

What is Zovirax cream tube?

Branded aciclovir antiviral cream in a tube for cold sores, applied directly to the outbreak.

How often do I apply it?

Apply 5 times a day, starting as soon as you first notice symptoms.

How much does the tube cost?

The current private guide price is £6.25. You only pay if treatment is approved.

How is this different from the pump?

Both are branded Zovirax aciclovir cream. The difference is the dispenser — tube versus pump — and the private guide price.

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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