Viraban Cold Sore Cream 5g

Description

For treatment of cold sores. THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE TO NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMERS ONLY AS IT IS PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN SOME COUNTRIES.

Viraban is useful for the treatment of cold sores.It contains aciclovir which is an anti-viral

It is helpful to treat the symptoms early when the tingling or itching occurs,which is when the infection is viral.

What else should I know?

Classification

General Sale

Active Ingredients

Aciclovir 5%

Dosage

Apply a thin layer of Viraban ointment to the affected area(s), five times a day for five days. Use Viraban ointment as soon as the first symptoms of a cold sore appear, such as burning, tingling or itching.

It is important to continue using Viraban ointment for the full time of treatment (five days), even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days.

Adverse Effects

Viraban ointment can occasionally cause mild pain, drying, flaking, burning or stinging at the area where it is applied. These side effects are usually mild. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if they continue or, are intense or bothersome.

Less commonly, itching and rarely skin rash may occur. Consult your doctor if the effects persist or are bothersome.