Zovirax Lip Duo Creme Tb 2 g

Zovirax Lip Duo contains two active ingredients: acyclovir and hydrocortisone.

The active ingredient acyclovir inhibits the multiplication of the virus that causes herpes blisters (cold sores). Hydrocortisone is a weak corticosteroid that relieves the inflammation associated with cold sores.

Zovirax Lip Duo, cream is used in adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and over) to treat early signs and symptoms (such as tingling, itching or redness) of cold sores on the lips and skin near the lips to reduce the risk of the cold sore reaching the cold sore stage.

If your cold sore does develop into a blister, Zovirax Lip Duo will shorten the healing process by about half a day to a whole day compared to a cream without active ingredients.

A cold sore is caused by the so-called herpes simplex virus. The virus causes blisters and sores mainly on the lips, but sometimes also on other parts of the face. A cold sore can develop if the body's immune system is weakened (e.g. if you have a cold or other infection). Stress, strong sunlight, low temperatures or menstruation can also trigger herpes blisters.

If the symptoms persist 5 days after the end of treatment, contact your doctor.