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Acyclovir topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Zovirax Ointment, Zovirax Cream

Acyclovir topical has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 75 reviews on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Acyclovir topical

  • Izz
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 8, 2017

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I am 21 years old and just suffered from my first major breakout of cold sores in my life. It was pretty bad and I was frustrated from the unsightly sores appearing on my lips and mouth. I also had an outbreak just below my eye in the sensitive skin. I went to the doctor and she prescribed me with the Zovirax cream and I saw a lessened appearance in worst of the cold sores on my lip in less than 24 hours. While it takes time for them to heal, I definitely think this is a worthwhile drug. It cost me $45 so its not super cheap, but it really alleviated some of my symptoms. I had another cold sore forming on my lip just below the bad one and it stopped that one dead in its tracks and I already see it healing and not blistering. Worth it!"

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  • I...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 6, 2020

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I love zovirax, I prefer the pump tube to the metal tube as I feel it's more hygienic. However I have recently been trying Zovirax Duo which is a few dollars more than the regular cream, but it's amazing. The day after noticing a cold sore, the swelling is already very reduced and scabbing forms. I find the coldsore heals so much faster with the Duo cream"

10 / 10
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  • Shocked...
  • January 22, 2021

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Not so much the effect but the affect of opening this packaging? I could not believe my eyes the size of 2g tube? Absolutely shocking to say the least & for £5. Once I pierced it open I could then turn the tube at least 3 times before the cream appeared. I'm sure this is a great product? But will there be enough to get rid of my problem?"

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  • Kiss...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 30, 2024

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I hate Herpes/Cold sores (I guess it's the same). I had trouble with it for many years. I always scratched it, or accidentally damaged it with my teeth. I always freaked out when I felt that tingling on my mouth, then I saw the herpes. About a year ago, I found this Godsent cream, and man, it's awesome. It penetrated the herpes in like 3 days. That was a year ago. Now, about 2 days ago, I noticed that I would have a herpes (it hurt and was ready to be visible, so it was in an early stage), so I quickly bought one, and just one and a half days later; BOOM it's gone. It hasn't even popped, and it was really ugly in the morning. I use it every 3 hours and man, this is a lifesaver. It's completely gone. I recommend this epic cream; it will save SO much time. Where I live, it's really affordable (in USD like 5-6$). I guess if you are allergic, you can't use it well, but if you don't (like me), this will kill herpes in 2 days. Totally awesome!"

10 / 10
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  • Rumple...
  • April 10, 2017

For Cold Sores "You are going to love this, my small tube of aciclovir ointment costs $900. Welcome to 'Merica. Luckily my insurance covered it or I would have lots of cold sores. The stuff is marginally effective if you catch the cold sores at the right moment. I am switching over to oral hoping for better results. "

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  • AW86
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 3, 2023

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I have always suffered with cold sores (Female mid 30’s UK) and even as a child when my mum would buy me Zovirax I knew it made them feel worse than if I just left well alone, therefore have avoided it for 20 years. However over Christmas I caught Strep And was very run down and started to get swollen lips (always my first sign) the doctor strongly suggested getting some Zovirax urgently to prevent spread. Within hours of applying the sores had spread and tripled in size. Cut to a week later both my nose too And bottom lip have blistered like I have touched fire, have filled with pus and scabbed and feel extremely numb. I will never use the product again. I will be left with scarring"

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  • d mc
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 4, 2023

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I am from the UK but was given Zovirax cream for a cold sore while in Spain. This caused the cold sore to blister and spread. The surrounded skin around my mouth also burned and blistered. Will never use again. Absolutely awful experience. Skin still not healed a month after use. Will stick with Blistex in future."

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  • LadyZ
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 10, 2021

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "believe it should be used with caution and not liberally and consistently even if you eat or accidentally rub it off. I have been using acyclovir for years for cold sores and this time I tried to catch a sore that I thought was coming up that night. Used a bit in the morning again still puzzled whether it would show up or not. By the end of the day I had severe burns from the ointment reddening the mouth. Not even a small blister of a cold sore in site but a nice lining of sheer burn on my lips all the way around the one side of my mouth from this cream :( so bummed. Washed it off and cooled it with ice which helped but didn’t prevent the burn marks :( not even sure this stuff ever helps but I panic every time I get these so I will use another brand again but with caution!"

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  • IT...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 11, 2024

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Right, I’m from the UK and anytime I am on my period, I develop this huge lump on my lips. I used to just put Vaseline on and move on, until I found this cream! It now only takes 3-4 days to get rid of my cold sores. I put it on, and I don’t feel the pain or the tingling, and it helps to stop the spreading! Even when it bursts, Zovirax still helps. This cream is actually a godsend."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 10, 2008

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "When I feel a cold sore coming on (tingle) I rub it on and it stops the outbreak. Only thing is it tastes horrible; sometimes it's hard not to rub your lips around the mouth without getting some in."

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  • Simo
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 22, 2018

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Had a wedding and got a cold sore 3 says prior. Used the cream every half hour till the day. Totally disappeared. Couldn't even see them in the photos. Highly recommend to everyone."

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  • liz
  • July 17, 2019

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Zovirax this is the best medication for cold sores, it clears it up 10 times faster and can even stop a break out"

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  • Everl...
  • October 12, 2016

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "It doesn't stop a cold sore forming and doesn't stop the pain and tingling. It may however reduce the size of the cold sores"

5 / 10
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  • Monet
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 28, 2018

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Way better than abreva! 1 to 2 days max and it is gone."

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  • boom
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 4, 2019

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "You can buy this off the shelf in the UK, at any pharmacy and many supermarkets, for around £5 for a 2g pump. Worth stocking up if you're visiting from the US!!"

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  • Straw...
  • December 10, 2018

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I love Zovirax in the little pump. Clears up cold sores in 3 days. However I’ve noticed the amount of cream in the pump has become less. Disappointing."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 24, 2019

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "It works for me. No doubt about it. But in Canada I had to pay $80 for a tiny tube. Then, 2/3 of the tube was air. So thanks for that."

10 / 10
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  • Kitty...
  • June 15, 2018

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "This stuff is amazing does not burn, it heals the pain & cold sore"

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  • Anonymous
  • March 18, 2010

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "it is very effective!"

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  • Anonymous
  • March 29, 2008

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) "second bout with shingles--this time treated with zovirax--relief within a few days"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 13, 2018

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "I just want to mention that in my country zovirax costs something like 10$ 10g! I cannot believe how expensive is in US. Thats insane"

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  • Cindy
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 6, 2019

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "the cream works for me but I but also have to avoid sun and wind exposure. It is probably best stay home as much as possible."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 22, 2009

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Great treatment!"

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  • 12JULIE
  • October 14, 2009

For Cold Sores "It is well worth the cost, decreases out break time and reduces pain and embarrassment."

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  • Grasc...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 21, 2022

Zovirax Cream (acyclovir) for Cold Sores "Save yourself some money and don’t be fooled into buying this expensive and totally ineffective ointment as it has never worked for me yet in desperation I seem to keep buying it but no longer."

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