AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tube | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $24.50 | - | $49.00 | |
| 3 | $20.20 | $12.90 | $60.60 | |
| 4 | $17.98 | $26.10 | $71.90 | |
| 5 | $16.96 | $37.70 | $84.80 | |
| 6 | $16.17 | $50.00 | $97.00 | |
| 7 | $15.49 | $63.10 | $108.40 | |
| 8 | $15.11 | $75.10 | $120.90 | |
| 9 | $14.82 | $87.10 | $133.40 | |
| 10 | $14.51 | $99.90 | $145.10 |
Your order is carefully packed and ships within 24 hours. Here is what a typical package looks like.
Sized like a regular personal letter (9.4x4.3x0.3 inches), with no indication of what is inside.
| Shipping Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over $300.00 | Estimated delivery to the U.S.: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over $200.00 | Estimated delivery to the U.S.: 14-21 days |
Zovirax cream contains acyclovir and is indicated for treating recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) when applied early in an outbreak.
| Condition | Can Zovirax (acyclovir) cream be used? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cold sores on the lips/face (recurrent herpes labialis) | Yes (on-label) | Start early (tingling/itching) or when lesions appear. |
| Genital herpes | No | Zovirax cream is not intended for use on the genitals. Genital herpes is typically treated with prescription oral antivirals based on clinician advice. |
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare provider before using this medicine.
This product contains propylene glycol and cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions such as stinging or burning. If you have a known intolerance to these substances, ask a healthcare professional before use.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much should I apply? | Apply a thin layer in a sufficient quantity to fully cover the affected area. |
| When should I start? | As early as possible at the first sign of an outbreak (tingling/itching) or when lesions appear. |
| How often? | 5 times per day. |
| How long? | 4 days. If not healed, you may continue up to 10 days; see a healthcare provider if symptoms persist beyond that. |
| How quickly does it work? | It may shorten the episode when started early, but it is not a cure and results vary from person to person. |
Missed dose: apply as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule.
If you apply too much: topical overdosage is unlikely. If irritation occurs, wash the area gently and consult a healthcare provider.
| Feature | Zovirax (acyclovir) Cream 5% | Acyclovir Ointment 5% |
|---|---|---|
| Main on-label use | Recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) on lips/face (≥12 years) | Initial genital herpes; limited mucocutaneous HSV in immunocompromised patients (prescription use) |
| Where to apply | External lips/face only; not in eyes, mouth, or nose | Cutaneous use only; not in the eye (genital use may be prescribed for initial genital herpes per label) |
| Typical dosing | 5 times per day for 4 days (up to 10 days if needed) | Every 3 hours, 6 times per day for 7 days |
Rarely: severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of the face/lips/throat, trouble breathing) or allergic skin reactions such as contact dermatitis or eczema. Stop using the cream and seek medical advice if this happens.
The active ingredient is acyclovir 5% w/w (50 mg per gram of cream).
The other ingredients are cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, water, and white petrolatum.
Zovirax cream is a smooth white to off-white cream. Packaging may vary by market; in the US, ZOVIRAX Cream is supplied in 5 g tubes.
Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters that typically appear on or around the lips and are caused by HSV. To help reduce spread during an outbreak:
My Zovirax cream arrived in Austin and the tube seal looks partly broken. Can I still use it?
No. Do not use cream if the seal or tube condition appears compromised until the discrepancy has been checked. Keep the packaging and tube available when requesting assistance with the order.
I receive my mail at a PO Box in Phoenix. Can I use that address for this order?
For a Phoenix PO Box, enter the address during checkout and use it only if it is accepted in the available address options. We cannot confirm PO Box eligibility before checkout.
I only use cold sore cream occasionally. Will the tube have a certain amount of shelf life remaining when it arrives?
We cannot guarantee a specific remaining shelf life before an order is shipped. The exact expiration date is printed on the tube and its packaging; do not use the cream after that date.
I live in San Jose, where summer deliveries can sit in the sun. Can this cream normally travel through the mail?
A sealed cream tube can normally be mailed when it is appropriately protected from damage and handled according to its labeled storage conditions. Store it at 77°F, with permitted excursions from 59°F to 86°F, keep the tube tightly closed, and do not freeze it. Inspect the tube and seal on arrival, and do not use it if heat exposure or physical condition is concerning.
I felt mild stinging and dryness where I applied the cream for a cold sore. Is that a side effect?
Mild temporary burning, stinging, dryness, flaking, or irritation at the application site can occur with aciclovir cream. Stop using it and seek prompt medical help for signs of an allergic reaction, such as widespread rash, marked swelling, hives, or trouble breathing.
| Active ingredient | Aciclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiviral |
| Dosage form | Cream |
| Available strengths | 5% |
| Route | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 77°F; excursions permitted to 59°F - 86°F. Keep the tube tightly closed and do not freeze. |
| ATC code | D06BB03 |
This product has 7 ratings, but only 6 written reviews so far. Share your experience and help other customers.
Good price for Zovirax Cream.
I worried about customs, but the parcel cleared without extra action from me.
The medicine arrived undamaged, with careful, secure inner packaging.
Within the expected delivery period, the order arrived normally.
I confirmed that the 7-unit package matched the order, with no substitutions.
No problems at all.
