Zovirax Ointment (Cont.)

Side Effects of Zovirax Ointment

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Zovirax ointment. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Zovirax ointment include but are not limited to:
 
  • Mild pain, including temporary burning or stinging
  • Itching
  • Swelling where the medication was applied.
     
(Click Zovirax Ointment Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions With Zovirax Ointment

Currently, there are no known drug interactions with Zovirax ointment (see Zovirax Ointment Drug Interactions).
 

Zovirax Ointment: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Zovirax ointment if you:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Zovirax Ointment Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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