AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tube | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | C$51.10 | - | C$102.20 | |
| 3 | C$42.93 | C$24.50 | C$128.80 | |
| 4 | C$38.15 | C$51.80 | C$152.60 | |
| 5 | C$36.40 | C$73.50 | C$182.00 | |
| 6 | C$34.30 | C$100.80 | C$205.80 | |
| 7 | C$33.00 | C$126.70 | C$231.00 | |
| 8 | C$32.03 | C$152.60 | C$256.20 | |
| 9 | C$31.42 | C$177.10 | C$282.80 | |
| 10 | C$30.52 | C$205.80 | C$305.20 |
Your order is carefully packed and ships within 24 hours. Here is what a typical package looks like.
Sized like a regular personal letter (approximately 24x11x0.7 cm), with no indication of what is inside.
| Shipping Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over C$420.00 | Estimated delivery to Canada: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over C$280.00 | Estimated delivery to Canada: 14-21 days |
Zovirax cream contains acyclovir and is used to treat recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) when it is applied early in an outbreak.
| Condition | Can Zovirax (acyclovir) cream be used? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cold sores on the lips and face (recurrent herpes labialis) | Yes (on-label) | Start early, at the first sign of tingling or itching, or when lesions appear. |
| Genital herpes | No | Zovirax cream is not meant for use on the genitals. In Canada, genital herpes is usually treated with prescription oral antivirals based on a clinician's advice. |
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare provider before using this medication.
This product contains propylene glycol and cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions such as stinging or burning. If you know you are sensitive to these ingredients, ask a healthcare professional before use.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much should I apply? | Apply a thin layer, using enough to fully cover the affected area. |
| When should I start? | Start as early as possible at the first sign of an outbreak, such as tingling or itching, or when lesions appear. |
| How often? | 5 times a day. |
| How long? | 4 days. If it has not healed, you may continue for up to 10 days. See a healthcare provider if symptoms last longer than that. |
| How quickly does it work? | It may shorten the outbreak if started early, but it is not a cure and results vary from person to person. |
Missed dose: apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next application, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual schedule.
If you apply too much: using too much on the skin is unlikely to cause problems. If irritation happens, gently wash the area and speak with a healthcare provider.
| Feature | Zovirax (acyclovir) Cream 5% | Acyclovir Ointment 5% |
|---|---|---|
| Main on-label use | Recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) on the lips and face (≥12 years) | Initial genital herpes; limited mucocutaneous HSV in immunocompromised patients (prescription use) |
| Where to apply | Outside of the lips and face only; not in the eyes, mouth, or nose | For skin use only; not in the eye (genital use may be prescribed for initial genital herpes as indicated on the label) |
| Typical dosing | 5 times a day for 4 days (up to 10 days if needed) | Every 3 hours, 6 times a day for 7 days |
Rarely, severe allergic reactions can happen, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat, trouble breathing, or allergic skin reactions like contact dermatitis or eczema. Stop using the cream and get medical advice if this happens.
The active ingredient is acyclovir 5% w/w (50 mg per gram of cream).
The other ingredients are cetostearyl alcohol, mineral oil, poloxamer 407, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, water, and white petrolatum.
Zovirax cream is a smooth white to off-white cream. Packaging may vary by market; in Canada, ZOVIRAX Cream may come in 5 g tubes.
Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters that usually appear on or around the lips and are caused by HSV. To help reduce spread during an outbreak:
I'm in Kitchener. Can I use my postal code before paying to find out whether this cream can be shipped to my address?
Yes. Enter your Kitchener postal code at checkout to see the shipping options available for your address. Availability is confirmed there and may vary by destination.
I live in Whitehorse, where delivery options can be limited. How can I check whether you can ship this cream to me?
Use your Whitehorse postal code at checkout to check the available shipping options for your address. We cannot confirm remote-destination availability from the product page alone.
My parcel arrived in Trois-Rivieres during a very cold spell. What should I check before using the cream?
Check the tube and cream for leaks, damage, separation, or an unusual change in texture or appearance. Keep the package and do not use it if it may have frozen or its condition is uncertain; the labelled storage range is 15°C to 30°C, and the tube should not be frozen.
I share a mailbox with other people. Will the outside of the parcel identify the medication?
Orders are sent in discreet packaging, with no sensitive content or product details visible on the outside.
I developed hives after taking valaciclovir in the past. Can I use aciclovir cream for a cold sore instead?
Do not use aciclovir cream without advice from a clinician or pharmacist if you have had hives with valaciclovir. The medicines are closely related, and known hypersensitivity to valaciclovir or aciclovir is a reason to avoid the cream.
| Active ingredient | Aciclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiviral |
| Dosage form | Cream |
| Available strengths | 5% |
| Route | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 25°C; excursions permitted to 15°C - 30°C. Keep the tube tightly closed and do not freeze. |
| ATC code | D06BB03 |
This product has 7 ratings, but only 6 written reviews so far. Share your experience and help other customers.
Zovirax Cream is excellent quality.
I was pleased it shipped quickly.
The order arrived within the expected timeframe.
Pretty good value overall.
The 5 g package I previously bought for C$138 now costs C$153, and the quality remains good.
The neutral outer packaging was pretty reasonable; I appreciated that it didn't advertise the contents.
