Aciclovir Cold Sore Lipsore Cream 2g

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Aciclovir Cold Sore Lipsore Cream 2g

Before we start - have you read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for this cream?

The leaflet explains how to use it, who should not use it, and the side effects. Ask us if you do not have a copy.

Yes, I have read it Not yet - I will read it before it is used

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet before this cream is used.

Who will be using this cream (the intended user)? Myself Someone else (I am buying it for them)

Are you - the person placing this order - 18 or over?

You must be 18 or over to buy from us. The cream itself may be for someone else.

Yes, 18 or over No, under 18

We are not able to supply this product to anyone under 18.

Is the intended user 12 years or older?

These creams are generally for ages 12 and over. For younger children, please ask a pharmacist.

Yes, 12 or over No, under 12

For children under 12, please check with a pharmacist before using this cream.

What is the intended user's biological sex?

We ask because it affects some safety checks (for example pregnancy).

Female Male

Is this for a cold sore on or around the lips - a tingling, blistering patch the intended user has had before? Yes No - it's the first time, it's somewhere else, or I'm not sure

If it's a first cold sore, in another place, or you're unsure what it is, a pharmacist can check before you treat it.

Is the cold sore near or affecting the eye, or is there any eye pain, redness, or change in vision? No Yes

A cold sore near the eye can be serious and threaten sight. Please do not use this cream - get urgent advice from a GP, eye casualty, or NHS 111.

Does the intended user have a weakened immune system - for example due to HIV, chemotherapy, immunosuppressant medicines, or an organ transplant? No Yes

Cold sores can be more serious with a weakened immune system and may need different treatment. A pharmacist or GP will review.

Is the cold sore very large or spreading, does it look infected (yellow crusting, increasing redness, pus), has it not healed after about 10 days, or do cold sores keep coming back very often? No, none of these Yes

These may need a GP's review or a different treatment (for example oral antivirals). A pharmacist will advise.

Has the intended user ever had an allergic reaction to aciclovir, penciclovir, or any ingredient in this cream? No Yes

Do not use this cream if the intended user has reacted to it or its ingredients before. Please speak to a pharmacist.

Is the intended user pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding? No Yes, or possibly

Only a little is absorbed through the skin, but please mention it - a pharmacist will confirm it is suitable.

Do you understand to apply it as soon as the tingle starts, to use it as directed, not to share it with anyone, and to see a pharmacist or GP if it hasn't healed in about 10 days or keeps getting worse? Yes, I understand No / I am not sure

Cold sore creams work best applied early. If it hasn't healed in about 10 days or keeps getting worse, please see a pharmacist or GP.