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Aciclovir 5% Cream
From £2.50
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Expected Delivery: Tuesday
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Aciclovir 5% Cream Prices
| Strength | 1 tube |
|---|---|
| 2 gram | £2.50 |
| 10 gram | £9.50 |
Buy Aciclovir 5% Cream Online in the UK
You can buy Aciclovir 5% cream online from Click Pharmacy. This antiviral cream is used for cold sore treatment and helps stop the herpes virus from spreading. To purchase Aciclovir cream, you need to complete a medical questionnaire to ensure it is suitable for you. Once approved, your order will be processed and delivered discreetly.
What is Aciclovir 5% cream?
Aciclovir 5% cream is an antiviral medication used to treat cold sores around the lips caused by the herpes virus. It contains aciclovir, which works to stop the virus from spreading. When applied at the first sign of a cold sore, such as tingling or itching, the cream helps reduce symptoms and speeds up healing.
How does Aciclovir cream work?
Aciclovir cream works by stopping the herpes virus from multiplying, preventing it from spreading further. The active ingredient, aciclovir, enters infected cells and is converted into its active form. It then inhibits viral DNA polymerase, an enzyme the virus needs to grow. Without new viral DNA, the infection cannot spread, allowing the body to heal.
Aciclovir 5% cream ingredients
- Active ingredient: Aciclovir 5%
- Other ingredients: Liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, sodium lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, poloxamer, and purified water.
Patient Information Leaflet
For full details, always read the patient information leaflet provided with the medication. It includes dosage guidelines, how to apply the cream, and warnings to ensure safe usage.
How to use Aciclovir cream
Aciclovir cream is simple to use. Just follow these steps:
- Wash your hands before and after applying the cream to prevent the spread of infection.
- Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area 5 times a day, approximately every 4 hours.
- Use a clean finger or cotton swab to apply the cream.
- Use the cream for up to 4 days. If the sore has not healed, continue for 5 days.
Aciclovir side effects
Aciclovir cream is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects, including:
- Common: Mild burning or stinging after applying.
- Less common: Itching, redness, or dry skin.
- Rare: Allergic reactions like swelling, rash, or difficulty breathing (seek medical help if this happens).
Always check the patient information leaflet included with the medicine for full list of side effects.
Warnings
Before applying Aciclovir 5% Cream, it is important to be aware of the following warnings and precautions:
- Do not use this cream if you are allergic to Aciclovir or any of its ingredients.
- Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or inside the nose. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Do not apply on broken or infected skin other than cold sores.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek medical advice before use.
- Stop using the cream if the cold sore gets worse or does not improve after 10 days of treatment. Consult a doctor if needed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Discreet Delivery
Once your order has been approved, it will be dispatched via Royal mail. All orders are sent using a tracked and signed for service.
Delivery charges
Royal Mail 1st Class | £3.95. Delivered within 1-3 working days (Excludes Sundays and bank holidays).
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed before 1pm | £6.95. Delivered within 1 working day before 1pm (Excludes Sundays and bank holidays).
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Expected Delivery: Tuesday