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Buy Aciclovir Cream UK, Aciclovir cold sore cream is applied to the face and lips. It is an antiviral medication that contais the active ingredient aciclovir. The cream is smooth and an off-white colour and is applied in a thin layer over the affected area of the skin.
Antiviral medicines work by stopping a virus from growing and spreading.While they do not completely kill of the virus, they inhibit it, making it easier for your body to fight it off.
Aciclovir cold sore cream works on the herpes simplex virus to stop it spreading and promote healing. The herpes simplex virus can lay dormant in the body for a long time, so people who have outbreaks (like cold sores) often get them when they are feeling run down or tired, and these outbreaks can be a recurring problem. At PillDoctor we also have the tablet alternative and you can buy this from here
The antiviral agent aciclovir, prevents the herpes virus from multiplying in the tissues and nerve cells of the body.
Infected cells convert aciclovir to aciclovir triphosphate which inhibits an enzyme the virus uses to make copies of itself.
This allows the immune system to fight the virus into remission.
While aciclovir cream helps to improve the recovery time of a flare up, it doesn't prevent the spread of herpes.
It is advisable to start using aciclovir cream as soon as the infection begins.
Wash your hands before and after using aciclovir cream.
Aciclovir cream should be applied on the affected skin and surrounding areas only.
Do not apply aciclovir cream in the mouth, nose or eyes.
If you or someone else accidentally swallows aciclovir cream, seek immediate medical attention by going straight to your nearest accident and emergency department.
The affected area should be clean and dry before applying the medicine.
Apply aciclovir cream 5 times a day, leaving 4 hours between doses, for 5 days.
If there are no improvements after 5 days, the medicine can be used for a further 5 days. If there is no improvement in your symptoms after 10 days of using aciclovir cream, stop using the cream and speak to your doctor.
Before you begin using aciclovir cream, you must read the patient information leaflet that comes with your cold sore cream.
You can view the patient information leaflet for Aciclovir Cream online.
If you have any concerns or questions about any of the information found in the patient information leaflet, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
You can message one of our online doctors if you wish to discuss your condition or the treatment further.
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