Zovirax Cream
Acyclovir
Ingredients & Drug Type
Zovirax Cream is listed as Dermatology containing Acyclovir. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Acyclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Strength
- 5%
Dosing
- Frequency
- 5 مرات يومياً
- Duration
- 4–5 أيام
- Route
- topical
- Common catalog dose: طبقة رقيقة.
- Frequency: 5 مرات يومياً.
- Typical duration: 4–5 أيام.
- Route: topical.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Zovirax Cream is listed as Dermatology containing Acyclovir. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Zovirax Cream (topical aciclovir) lives or dies by timing: started at the first tingle — before the blister even shows — it can abort or shorten a cold-sore episode; started after crusting it adds nothing. 5×/day for 5 days; never for eyes (ophthalmic emergency) or genital disease; frequent recurrences warrant oral suppression.
Uses / Indications
- Oral and labial herpes
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- لطيف: لسعة أو حرقة عابرة عند التطبيق
- جفاف وتقشر خفيفان
- وحكة موضعية. تحسس تماسي نادر.
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- حساسية للأسيكلوفير أو البروبيلين غليكول. ليس للأغشية المخاطية (داخل الفم والعين والأعضاء). مثبطو المناعة: نوباتهم تستحق فموياً وطبيباً لا كريماً ذاتياً.
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- درّب نفسك على إشارة الإنذار: الوخز والحرقة قبل الفقاعة بساعات هي لحظة الكريم الذهبية. لا تشارك الكوب والمنشفة وأحمر الشفاه أيام النوبة (معدية)
- واغسل يديك بعد اللمس — **ولا تلمس عينيك** (هربس العين خطير). نوبات فوق 6 سنوياً أو بطيئة الشفاء = طبيب لبحث الكبح الفموي. حبة لا تشفى أسبوعين = فحص. احجز جلدية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- موضعياً لا شيء جهازي يُذكر — من أنظف الملفات.
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Zovirax Cream?
Zovirax Cream contains Acyclovir and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Zovirax Cream?
Catalog dosing information includes: طبقة رقيقة. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Zovirax Cream?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Zovirax Cream be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.