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Some of the more common Zovirax cream side effects include dry skin, dry lips, and itching. This portion of the eMedTV Web site highlights other side effects of the medication and describes which side effects may require medical attention.
Zovirax cream is prescribed for the treatment of cold sores in adults and adolescents. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works and also describes possible off-label Zovirax cream uses to treat other viral skin infections.
Zovirax Cream Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Zovirax cream if you are allergic to its ingredients or are allergic to Valtrex. This eMedTV page examines several other Zovirax cream warnings and precautions, such as the safety of using the cream when pregnant or breastfeeding.
This eMedTV segment highlights some of the factors that will affect your Zovirax dosage and offers tips on when and how to take the medication. Typical doses for various conditions (singles, chickenpox, and genital herpes) are also provided.
Zovirax can interact with drugs such as phenytoin, probenecid, and tenofovir. This portion of the eMedTV library explains these Zovirax drug interactions in detail, including information on the side effects that may occur as a result.
Is there a link between Zovirax and hair loss? As this eMedTV Web page explains, hair loss is a possible side effect of Zovirax, but the rate at which it occurs is unknown. Other factors that may be responsible for the side effect are also described.