Who should not use ZOVIRAX Cream?
Do not use ZOVIRAX Cream if you are allergic to ZOVIRAX (also known as acyclovir), VALTREX® (also known as valacyclovir), or any of the ingredients of ZOVIRAX Cream. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the inactive ingredients. Before you start using ZOVIRAX Cream, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast feeding. The safety and efficacy of ZOVIRAX Cream have not been studied in patients younger than 12 years of age or in patients whose immune system is not normal. How do I use ZOVIRAX Cream? ZOVIRAX Cream is most effective when used early, at the start of a cold sore. For best results, apply the cream at the first sign of a cold sore (such as tingle, redness, bump, or itch). • Wash your hands before using ZOVIRAX Cream. • Apply ZOVIRAX Cream to clean, dry skin. • Apply a layer of ZOVIRAX Cream to cover only the cold sore or cover only the area of tingling (or other symptoms) before the cold sore appears. Rub the cream in until it disappears. • A
