Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, 5% Aciclovir, 2 g

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream is a 2 g aciclovir cream listed for cold sore treatment. The listing describes use from the tingling stage through blistering and gives a five-times-daily application schedule, so check the pack label and directions before use.

At a glance

Contains 5% w/w aciclovir, an antiviral ingredient, according to the listing.
The manufacturer says it can be used at the first sign of a cold sore and up to the blister stage.
The stated directions say to apply five times daily at approximately four-hour intervals for at least four days.

Price

£5.49Save 23%

Reference price: ~~£7.09~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A 2 g tube format is described, with a pump applicator also claimed in the listing highlights.
The listed directions and intended use are specific to cold sores rather than general lip care.
Customer feedback reports perceived effectiveness and appreciation for the pump dispenser.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity
Brand	Zovirax
Model	Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream, Tube 2 g

Ingredients and format
Active ingredient	5% w/w Aciclovir
Form	Cream
Container listed	Tube
Package type listed	Blister
Number of items	1
Net content weight	2 Grams

Use
Intended use	Cold Sore
Age range listed	Adult
Body area listed	Face
Claimed benefit	Reduces Duration of Pain
Special feature	Fast-Acting

Dimensions and origin
Dimensions listed	50 x 20 x 50 millimetres
Country of origin	Switzerland

Ingredients
Other ingredients listed	Dimeticone, Propylene Glycol, Poloxamer 407, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Laurilsulfate, White Soft Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, Arlacel 165 (Glycol Monostearate, Macrogol Stearate 100), Purified Water

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The title calls this a pump, while the model and container details describe a tube. The package type is also listed as a blister, so the exact dispenser and packaging are inconsistent and should be checked on the selected listing. Follow the carton label. The supplied warning says not to use in the eyes, on genitals, or in the mouth or nose, and advises consulting a doctor or pharmacist if your immune system is weakened or symptoms persist. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Adults seeking an aciclovir cream listed for cold sores, including use from the first tingle through the blister stage.
Buyers who want a small 2 g treatment and are comfortable following a frequent application schedule.

Less suited to

Anyone seeking treatment for sores inside the mouth, in the nose, on the genitals, or in the eyes, which the supplied warning excludes.
People with a weakened immune system who have not first consulted a doctor or pharmacist.

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, 5% Aciclovir, 2 g · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 6,444 ratings

5 stars84%84%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the cream as effective, with some reports of improvement within 24 hours, and also praises product quality, perceived value and the pump dispenser. Those reported experiences may matter to buyers looking for a small topical treatment, but they are not a guarantee of response. The listed application schedule is frequent, and the aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star while still including lower ratings.