Cold Sore Treatment - 2g Cream - 5% w/w (2 x Lipsore Cream)

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Aciclovir cream is a widely used and effective cold sore medicine however every patient can respond differently to medication. All you need to apply is to have a debit or credit card, to be over 18 years of age, and to be a UK resident. You should not have sex from the time your symptoms first start until they are fully over, as there is a high chance of passing on the virus.

There are other preparations of aciclovir available which are not dealt with by this medicine leaflet. If you have been told by your doctor that you have a weakened immune system, contact your doctor before treating any type of infection. It is important that you read and fully understand the Patient Information Leaflet before purchasing this item.Lipsore Cold Sore Cream works by penetrating the cell and inhibiting viral DNA replication, which reduces the amount of viral particles produced and eventually clears the infection. Aciclovir is an antiviral agent which is highly active in vitro against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 toxicity to mammalian host cells is low.

Human thymidine kinase does not use aciclovir effectively as a substrate, hence the toxicity to mammalian host cells is low. The following dermal drug concentration gradient emerged for both topical and oral aciclovir: stratum corneum> epidermis>dermis. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies. Try to keep the areas affected by blisters as clean and dry as possible and only touch the sores when you apply the cream. HSV is very common it is believed that 7 in 10 people carry the virus but for some people it might remain inactive.If you have sores in any of these areas, you should make an appointment to see your doctor, as alternative preparations can be prescribed which will be suitable for you to use. If you have any unwanted side effects you should seek advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Aciclovir, the active ingredient in Lipsore 5% w/w Cream, is an antiviral drug that helps to treat cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. Aciclovir tablets have been shown to have no definite effect upon sperm count, morphology or motility in man.Additionally, in people with a weakened immune system, aciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body How long does it take for Lipsore 5% w/w Cream to work? Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you know your immune system is weakened. The results of a wide range of mutagenicity tests in vitro and in vivo indicate that aciclovir does not pose a genetic risk to man. Cold sores (the medical term is known as herpes simplex type 1) tend to occur by a number of trigger factors such as exposure to sunlight, stress, colds and menstruation.

As the aciclovir plasma concentrations following topical application are below the limit of detection, no pharmacokinetic studies are available on topical aciclovir.Most adults and children can take aciclovir tablets or liquid, or use aciclovir cream, cold sore cream or eye ointment.