Zovirax Cream for Cold Sores User Reviews (Page 2)

Zovirax Cream has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 41 reviews for the treatment of Cold Sores. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Zovirax Cream

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

"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

"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?"

5 / 10

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

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

"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"

1 / 10

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

"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."

1 / 10

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LadyZ
Taken for less than 1 month
December 10, 2021

"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!"

4 / 10

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

"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."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 10, 2008

"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."

9 / 10

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Simo
Taken for less than 1 month
June 22, 2018

"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."

10 / 10

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liz
July 17, 2019

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

10 / 10

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Everl...
October 12, 2016

"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

"Way better than abreva! 1 to 2 days max and it is gone."

10 / 10

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boom
Taken for 10 years or more
July 4, 2019

"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!!"

10 / 10

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Straw...
December 10, 2018

"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."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
December 24, 2019

"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

"This stuff is amazing does not burn, it heals the pain & cold sore"

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Anonymous
March 18, 2010

"it is very effective!"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
March 13, 2018

"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"

10 / 10

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Cindy
Taken for 10 years or more
August 6, 2019

"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

"Great treatment!"

10 / 10

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

"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."

1 / 10

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