Fenistil Cold Sore Cream

Fenistil contains penciclovir, which has demonstrable in vivo and in vitro activity against herpes simplex viruses (types 1 and 2) and varicella zoster virus. In virus-infected cells penciclovir is rapidly and efficiently converted into a triphosphate (mediated via virus-induced thymidine kinase)

Indications

Treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and face (herpes labialis) in adults and children over 12 years of age

Price

2g, £CS

Topical antivirals

All Topical antivirals

GSK

Zovirax

Contains aciclovir, which is an antiviral agent that is highly active in vitro against herpes simplex virus (HSV) types I and II and varicella zoster virus (including initial and recurrent genital herpes and herpes labialis)