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Brand name: Cold Sore (Guardian) ^TM

Active ingredients: aciclovir

Cold Sore (Guardian) is not listed on the Australian register of Therapeutic Goods.

Is this medicine available in Australia ?

If a medicine is in short supply in Australia and a replacement medicine is needed in the interest of public health, it may be available under Section 19A. You can check if this medicine is available in Australia here: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index

Ask your pharmacist, doctor or health professional for advice or search the ARTG: http://tga-search.clients.funnelback.com/s/search.html?query=&collection=tga-artg

Other medicines that contain: aciclovir

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