Overview
Zovirax Duo is a cold sore cream clinically proven1 to help stop a cold sore progressing to a blister. Its unique dual-active formula combines an anti-inflammatory and an anti-viral agent  to help prevent the blister and speed up healing time when used early.1. Spruance SL, Stewart JC, Freeman DJ et al. Early application of topical idoxuridine in dimethyl sulfoxide shortens the course of herpes simplex labialis: a multicenter placebo-controlled trial. J Infect Dis. 1990; 161 (2 ): 191-7.
Zovirax Duo is a cold sore cream clinically proven1 to help stop a cold sore progressing to a blister and shorten the healing time. Its unique dual-active formula combines an anti-inflammatory and an anti-viral agent  to help prevent the blister and speed up healing time when used early.
Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream delivers the active ingredient, aciclovir, efficiently and deeply into your skin to fight the virus that causes cold sores. Designed to be simple to use and effective, apply Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream at the first tingle to get to the cause of your cold sore. Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream is uniquely formulated to maximise penetration, to effectively fight the virus that causes cold sores. Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream contains the anti-viral agent, aciclovir 5%, that stops the multiplication of the cold sore virus. Zovirax MAC-P penetrating formula gets to the site of infection to speed healing. Use Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for five days.
1. Spruance SL, Stewart JC, Freeman DJ et al. Early application of topical idoxuridine in dimethyl sulfoxide shortens the course of herpes simplex labialis: a multicenter placebo-controlled trial. J Infect Dis. 1990; 161 (2 ): 191-7.
Clinically proved to help prevent the blister when used early
AUST R NUMBER:AUST R 281884
Ingredients
CONTAINS:Propylene glycol, Paraffin – soft white, Cetostearyl alcohol, Paraffin – liquid, Poloxamer, Isopropyl myristate, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Citric acid monohydrate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrochloric acid and Water – purified.
INGREDIENTS:Aciclovir 5%w/w
Hydrocortisone 1%w/w
Instructions
SAFETY DIRECTIONS:Keep out of reach of children.
Zovirax Duo Cold Sore Cream is suitable for adults and children 12 years and older. It is not recommended for use by children under 12 years.
DOSAGE:At first sign of a tingle or blister apply a small amount to the affected area 5 times daily for 5 days.
Safety
PRODUCT WARNINGS:Do not use
- in children under 12 years of age.
- in the eyes, inside the mouth or nose. For external use only.
See your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Keep out of reach of children.
ONLINE MANDATORY STATEMENT:Ask your pharmacist about this product.
Country of Origin
Made in the UK from imported and local components.
