Product guide

Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream, 2 g tubes, pack of 2

Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream is an aciclovir cream supplied as two 2 g tubes. The listing says it can be used from the tingle stage through blistering and reports a median healing time of four days, while noting that a quarter of users healed in three days.

At a glance

The listing describes use at the first tingle or later, up to and including the blister stage.
The manufacturer reports a median healing time of four days. Its claim that some users healed in three days is qualified as applying to 25% of users.
Instructions say to apply five times daily at approximately four-hour intervals for at least four days. Always read the label.

Price

£9.38Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£11.06~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two small 2 g tubes provide separate units in one pack.
The listing specifies aciclovir at 5% w/w and describes use from early tingling through blistering.
Customer feedback mentions perceived effectiveness and good quality.

Technical specifications

18 specifications

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

Product details
Active ingredient	5% w/w Aciclovir
Form	Cream
Container	Tube
Number of items	2
Net content per tube	2 Grams
Age range	Adult
Use for	Face
Package type	Blister
Special ingredient	Shea Butter
Special feature	Fast-Acting
Material type free	Dye Free

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	15.5 x 8.9 x 10 centimetres
Weight listed	4 Grams

Usage and storage
Application frequency	five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals
Minimum treatment period	at least four days
Storage	Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

What to know before buying

The listing gives treatment-use instructions and advises reading the label. Follow the packaging for complete directions and safety information. Keep out of children's reach and store below 25°C without refrigeration.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Adults seeking an aciclovir cream for cold sores, with the listing describing use from the first tingle through the blister stage.
Buyers who prefer two separate 2 g tubes rather than one larger container.

Less suited to

Anyone seeking a product with directions or suitability information not confirmed by its packaging. The supplied listing identifies the age range as adult.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 130 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars0%0%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes the cream as good quality and effective, with some reporting that it clears sores quickly and considering it good value. These are customer perceptions, not a guarantee of healing time. The listing's own figures report a four-day median and say a quarter of users healed in three days, so individual results may differ.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the cream as good quality and effective.
Feedback also mentions good value for money.

Frequently asked questions

How many tubes are included?

The listing identifies two items and describes the product as a pack of two 2 g tubes.

What is the active ingredient?

The listing states 5% w/w Aciclovir. Always read the product label.

When does the listing say the cream can be used?

It describes use at the first sign of a cold sore or at a later stage up to and including the blister.

How often does the listing say to apply it?

The supplied directions say five times a day at approximately four hourly intervals for at least four days. Follow the packaging instructions.

What healing time does the listing report?

It states a median healing time of four days and says 25% of users healed in three days. These are manufacturer claims, not a guarantee for an individual.