ZOVIRAXLABIALE*CREAM 2G 5%

ZOVIRAXLABIALE 5% CREAM
Acyclovir

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

Consult 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 acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in children under 12 years of age.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor before using ZOVIRAXLABIALE:
• If you are not sure 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, consult your doctor for the treatment of any infection.

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

Do not touch your eyes in particular after touching the lesions or applying the cream. If the cream accidentally comes into contact with your eyes, wash them thoroughly with lukewarm water. If you use ZOVIRAXLABIALE for a long period of time, sensitization phenomena (allergic reactions) may occur. In this case, stop the treatment and consult your doctor.

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

The reported side effects for ZOVIRAXLABIALE are:

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

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
• skin redness (erythema)
• skin inflammation 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 reactions (hypersensitivity) including swelling of the lips, face, neck, and throat (angioedema) and skin reaction (urticaria)

In case of an allergic reaction with symptoms such as facial swelling, stop using the product and consult your doctor immediately.

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

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those 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.