Patient Leaflet Updated 05-Feb-2026 | Dexcel Pharma Ltd
Cymex Cream
Cymex Cream
Cymex Cream
For COLD SORES
Antibacterial
Cymex cream triple action formula actively relieves, controls infection and promotes effective healing of painful unsightly cold sores and dry cracked lips.
The active ingredients: (what makes the cream work) are urea (1.0% w/w), dimeticone 350 (9.0% w/w), cetrimide (0.5% w/w) and chlorocresol (0.1% w/w).Other ingredients are paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, water.
Refer to section 2
5g
Refer to section 15
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Warnings: Use this medicine only on your skin. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients). Side effects are rare, however, cetostearyl alcohol may cause skin reactions such as inflammation and redness where the cream has been applied (contact dermatitis). If this occurs or you notice anything unusual, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
UK ONLY
See product packaging (product has a 3 year shelf life).
Store below 25°C. Do not use after expiry date.
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Revision date: November 2025
Cymex is a Trade Mark of Dexcel®-Pharma Ltd.
PL 14017/0309
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GSL
Directions: Apply the cream sparingly every hour as needed.
If symptoms persist, speak to your doctor.
CYMEX CREAM
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