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aciclovir · Medicine question

What percentage of Zovirax cream (aciclovir) is cetostearyl alcohol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Zovirax cream (aciclovir) contains 6.75% w/w cetostearyl alcohol.

Sources for this answer

Zovirax CreamGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 25Document updated 3 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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