ZOVIRAXLABIALE 5% CREAM 2 G TUBE

Name
ZOVIRAXLABIAL 5% CREAM
Acyclovir


What is it and what is it for?
ZOVIRAXLABIALE contains the active substance aciclovir, which is used to treat infections caused by viruses called herpes viruses, including the herpes simplex virus.
ZOVIRAXLABIAL is used in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age to treat lip infections (recurrent herpes labialis ) caused by herpes simplex virus.

Contact your doctor if the lesions on your lips are still present after 10 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use ZOVIRAXLABIALE:
• if you are allergic to aciclovir, valaciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in children under 12 years of age.


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using ZOVIRAXLABIALE :
• If you are not sure if you have cold sores;
• If you have a particularly severe form of cold sores;
• If your immune system is compromised (for example, if you have had a bone marrow transplant or have AIDS). In this case, contact your doctor for treatment of any infection.

Be careful with ZOVIRAXLABIALE
• ZOVIRAXLABIALE is for external use only and should only be used to treat lesions on the lips caused by herpes simplex. Therefore, do not apply ZOVIRAXLABIALE to the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, or eyes, and do not use it to treat genital herpes.
• Do not rub the lesions unnecessarily or touch them with a towel to avoid worsening or spreading the infection. Always wash your hands before and after applying the cream or after touching the lesions.

Avoid touching your eyes after touching the lesions or applying the cream. If the cream accidentally comes into contact with your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with warm water. If you use ZOVIRAXLABIAL for a long time, sensitization (allergic) reactions may occur. If this occurs, discontinue treatment and contact your doctor.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The side effects reported for ZOVIRAXLABIALE are:

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
• temporary burning or pain after application of ZOVIRAXLABIALE
• moderate dryness or flaking of the skin
• itching

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
• redness of the skin (erythema)
• inflammation of the skin following application due to contact with the cream (contact dermatitis)

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
• immediate allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions including swelling of the lips, face, neck and throat (angioedema) and skin reaction (hives)

If you experience an allergic reaction with symptoms such as facial swelling, stop using the product and contact your doctor immediately.

These side effects are generally transient. Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.