Fenistil Cold Sore Cream

Fenistil Cold Sore Cream is for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis). A cold sore is caused by a viral infection. The virus can remain inactive for extended periods of time, but when triggered the virus multiplies and a cold sore develops. This can occur, for example when you are run-down, when you have a cold or flu, or when you have been out in strong sunlight. The virus causes painful blistering of the lips.

How does it work?

Fenistil Cold Sore Cream contains the active ingredient, Penciclovir, which is an antiviral medicine which stops the virus multiplying. Fenistil Cream will speed up healing and shorten the duration of pain.

How to use Fenistil Cold Sore Cream:

• Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Wash your hands and apply cream, to the affected area.
• Apply cream at approximately 2 hourly intervals throughout the day (approximately 8 times a day) for 4 days.

Fenistil Cold Sore Cream cotains the following ingredients:

• Fenistil Cold Sore Cream contains the active ingredient: Penciclovir (1%[w/w).
• Other ingredients: White soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, propylene glycol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetomacrogol 1000 and purified water. 

Side Effects to consider before the use of Fenistil Sore Cream:

• Most people who use Fenistil Cold Sore Cream find it causes them no problems. However, mild side effects can occasionally occur in some people. Some people may get burning, stinging, or numbness when the cream is applied. The effects will usually go away quickly.
• Some people have also reported allergic-type reactions such as allergic dermatitis, rash, hives, itching and swelling.

Precautions to consider before the use of Fenistil Cold Sore Cream:

• Fenistil Cold Sore Cream should not be used: If you know you are allergic to penciclovir, famciclovir or any other ingredient in the cream.
• If you have previously used Fenistil Cold Sore Cream and become unwell Inside your mouth, in or near your eyes, or on your genitals.

Standard Delivery
For orders under £40 in value we charge £3.49 for UK mainland delivery, regardless of weight and size. The vast majority of orders (over 90%) are despatched either on the same working day or the following working day. A signature is required on receipt. Our standard delivery option includes packaging, handling, delivery insurance and Royal Mail 1st Class recorded delivery postal costs.
To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.
For orders that weigh 25kg or more (and for every subsequent 25kgs) there is an additional handling charge of £3.49 per 25kg. All other delivery conditions apply as above.

Delivery charges to Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually within 3-10 days from dispatch. Certain product and weight restrictions apply.

Delivery charges to regions outside of Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually 5-15 days from dispatch. All prices shown online include VAT At checkout VAT ( %) will be deducted where applicable.

Note: Certain weight and product restrictions apply.

To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.