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We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!
Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.
To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Zovirax Ointment 5% (Acyclovir) is used to treat infections caused by the herpes virus. This ointment is applied directly to the skin and works by stopping the virus from making copies of itself, which helps prevent it from spreading. It is often used to treat conditions like cold sores and genital herpes. While Zovirax Ointment doesn’t cure these infections, it can help make symptoms less severe and shorten how long an outbreak lasts.
When using Zovirax Ointment 5%, it's important to follow the instructions given by your doctor. You should apply enough ointment to completely cover each sore. The typical Zovirax Ointment dosage is once every three hours, which adds up to six times a day, for a week. Always wash your hands before and after using the ointment to stop the infection from spreading. It's also important not to cover the treated area with bandages or waterproof wraps without instructions from your doctor.
While Zovirax Ointment can help relieve symptoms, it does not cure the virus or stop it from spreading to others. So, be careful and avoid close contact, like kissing, when you have sores.
The active ingredient in Zovirax Ointment is Acyclovir.
You should avoid using this medication if any of the following conditions apply:
In controlled clinical trials, mild pain such as transient burning or stinging was reported by approximately 30% of patients using Zovirax Ointment, with local itching (pruritus) occurring in about 4% of cases. Treatment discontinuation due to these side effects was rare. No significant differences in side effect rates were observed between patients using Zovirax and those using a placebo.
Post-market reports include rare cases of swelling, pain at the application site, and skin reactions like rash or persistent itching. These reactions are uncommon and may be related to the underlying condition being treated. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience severe discomfort, persistent irritation, or signs of an allergic reaction while using Zovirax.