For the treatment of cold sores
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and children
Active ingredients:
Aciclovir
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Acic Cold Sore 5% w/w Cream is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of cold sores, which caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Suitable for
Adults and children
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Directions:
Adults and children
• Start using the cream when you get the first signs of infection. You may see skin blisters or be able to recognise the 'tingle' sensation that means that a blister will appear soon.
• Spread a thin layer of cream onto the cold sore about every 4 hours during your day. This is usually about 5 times each day.
• It is best to use a cotton bud to apply the cream. If you do use your fingers instead, wash them thoroughly before and after using the cream. This is to prevent you spreading the virus to damaged skin or to other areas.
• Use the cream for at least 4 days. If your cold sore has not healed completely after 4 days, carry on using the cream for 6 more days. If the cold sore has not healed after a total of 10 days, stop using the cream and tell your doctor.
• If you feel your cold sore is getting worse tell your doctor.
Hazards and Cautions
• Do not use Acic if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in the Patient Information Leaflet).
• Do not use Acic if the sores are inside your mouth, on the eyes or on your genitals.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Storage
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton after ‘EXP’. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in the original packaging.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not refrigerate
Precautions
This is a medicine;
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or if you suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Aciclovir
Ingredients
The active substance is aciclovir. Each gram (g) of the cream contains 50 milligrams (mg) of aciclovir [5% w/w]. The other ingredients are propylene glycol, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetyl alcohol, dimeticone 350, stearoyl macrogolglycerides and purified water.
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