Properties
The medicine Zovirax Duo contains two active ingredients: aciclovir and hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid that relieves the inflammation associated with herpes.
Dosage
Always take this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Zovirax Duo is for external use only. Use in adults and children over 12 years: Apply the medicine 5 times daily for a period of 5 days (on average every 3 to 4 hours during the day). It is recommended to start treatment as early as possible, ideally at the first signs of a cold sore infection (such as tingling, redness, or itching). The medicine should not be used for more than 5 days. If the symptoms of the herpes infection last longer than 10 days, consult your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying the cream to avoid worsening the cold sores or infecting other people. If a wound forms, do not touch the area more than necessary to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or the eyes.
Effect
Acyclovir has an antiviral effect and helps to fight the herpes virus.
Indications
Zovirax Duo can be used by adults and adolescents from 12 years of age. Zovirax Duo cream is used to treat the first symptoms of cold sores on the lips and face (such as tingling, itching, or redness) to reduce the risk of blister development. Even if the cold sores have already formed, using Zovirax Duo shortens the healing time by about half a day to a day compared to a cream without active ingredients.
