Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Uncommon: Transient burning or stinging following application of Zovirax Cream, mild drying or flaking of the skin, itching. Rare: Erythema.
Contact dermatitis following application. Where sensitivity tests have been conducted, the reactive substances have most often been shown to be components of the cream rather than aciclovir.
Immune System Disorders: Very Rare: Immediate hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema.
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