Hovid Virest 5% Cream
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Overview
Hovid Virest 5% Cream contains Aciclovir 5% cream and is available as a cream. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.
DoctorOnCall is a licensed online pharmacy. Orders for Hovid Virest 5% Cream are processed only after a doctor has assessed your suitability and issued a prescription, and every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is sent out.
Directions for Use
Wash your hands before and after applying Hovid Virest 5% Cream. Apply a thin layer of cream to cover the cold sore and the surrounding area, starting as soon as you notice the earliest tingling, itching, or redness – treatment is most effective when started at this early stage rather than once blisters have fully formed. Do not apply inside the mouth, in the eyes, or on genital skin.
Dosage
Hovid Virest 5% Cream is usually applied to the affected area approximately 5 times a day, at roughly 4-hour intervals (skipping the overnight gap), for the number of days advised by your doctor or as stated in the product information – typically around 4-5 days, continuing for a couple of days after the sore has healed if advised.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Joint or muscle pain
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Mild rash or skin reaction
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to aciclovir, valaciclovir, or any ingredient in this cream
- Not for use inside the mouth, in the eyes, or on genital or other mucous membrane surfaces unless specifically directed by your doctor
Drug / Food Interactions
- This cream has minimal systemic absorption, so significant drug interactions are unlikely
- Avoid applying other topical creams or cosmetics to the same area at the same time, as this may affect absorption or increase irritation
- The cream does not reliably prevent transmission of the virus to others – avoid close contact (e.g. kissing) with the affected area while the cold sore is active
Quick Tips
- Apply at the very first tingling or itching sensation for the best result
- Wash your hands before and after each application to avoid spreading the virus
- Do not share lip balm, cups, cutlery, or towels while a cold sore is active
- Avoid applying near the eyes or on broken/open skin unless your doctor advises
- Continue the full recommended course even if the sore appears to be healing sooner
- See your doctor if cold sores are frequent, severe, or not improving after several days of treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hovid Virest 5% Cream a prescription medicine?
Yes. Hovid Virest 5% Cream is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Hovid Virest 5% Cream contain?
Hovid Virest 5% Cream is supplied as a cream and contains Aciclovir 5% cream. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Hovid Virest 5% Cream is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Hovid Virest 5% Cream?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Hovid Virest 5% Cream?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Hovid Virest 5% Cream on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Hovid Virest 5% Cream?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Hovid Virest 5% Cream be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Hovid Virest 5% Cream registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Aciclovir 5% cream
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.
Breastfeeding
Use with caution. Monitor infant for potential adverse reactions.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with this medicine is generally safe, but moderate intake is advised.
Driving
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
