Acitop

19/07/2023

Let’s break the stigma around cold sores!

It is estimated that 64 % of the world’s population suffer from cold sores⁵.

Feel the tingle…..buy Acitop.

Acitop is SA’s No.1 cold sore cream and relieves cold sores in half the time¹⁻³*

References and legals https://acitop.co.za

IN4529/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

31/03/2023

A cold sore usually goes through 5 stages ⁴ ⁷
The first stage is called the tingling stage and that is when you feel the tingle ⁴.
If you feel the tingle, it’s time for Acitop.
*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za

23/03/2023

Cold sores are way more common than you may think with around 64 % of people in the world getting them!⁵

Acitop; SA’s No.1 cold sore cream helps clear cold sores in half the time*¹⁻³*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22

13/03/2023

Battling with the change of season?

Make sure you have a lip balm on hand to keep the lips moist. When you start to feel the tingle, speak to your pharmacist about Acitop, it helps clear cold sores in half the time ¹⁻³ ¹⁰*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22

09/01/2023

Summer is here, so we’ve put together this article for you that has everything you need to know about the sun exposure and cold sores: *
Follow this link for more info: https://acitop.co.za/2021/07/08/the-sun-and-fever-blisters/

*IN3029/18

What you need to know about sun exposure and cold sores Many of us may have spent hours in the sun during the holidays and while the importance of using sunblock is well recognised, do you know that exposure to the sun and even wind can trigger the development of cold sores or

04/01/2023

As soon as you feel the tingle apply Acitop ²
Apply Acitop 5-6 times daily, four-hourly for 5 days²
If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days²

"*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22"

29/12/2022

Acitop reduces the duration of a cold sore episode, cutting the average treatment time in half ¹,²*

"*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22"

23/12/2022

Here are some of the more common cold sore triggers ⁴,⁶,⁸,⁹:

References and legals www.acitop.co.za

19/12/2022

A cold sore, if left untreated can last 10-14 days. It typically progresses through 5 stages. ⁴,⁷

Ref: https://acitop.co.za/about-cold-sores/

References and legals www.acitop.co.za

13/12/2022

Cold sores are caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus. There are 2 types of this virus; HSV-1 and HSV-2⁵
The virus enters the body through a crack or damage in the skin thereafter it remains dormant in the body, periodically reactivating to cause symptoms although most people aren’t exactly sure when they first encountered the virus, it’s usually contracted in early childhood ⁶
Once you have contracted the virus, you may develop a cold sore when the virus is ‘triggered’ ⁴,⁶.

References and legals www.acitop.co.za

05/12/2022

If you feel a cold sore coming your way, don’t wait! Buy Acitop
Acitop relieves a cold sore in half the time, relieving pain and reduces the severity of symptoms * ¹,²,¹⁰.

*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22

29/11/2022

Cold sores are contagious even before you see them¹ ²*
Recognise the tingle! The tingling or burning sensation may be an indication that a cold sore is on its way 4.
*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22

23/11/2022

Summer is here, and we are so happy about it.
But, did you know that cold sores can occur during summer due to the UV radiation from the sun ⁶ ¹².
So make sure you keep your lips protected with an SPF balm when the heat rises ¹².
References and legals www.acitop.co.za

07/11/2022

Cold sores are way more common than you may think with around 64 % of people in the world getting them!⁵
Acitop; SA’s No.1 cold sore cream helps clear cold sores in half the time*¹⁻³*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days. References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22

25/09/2022

Battling with the change of season?

Make sure you have a lip balm on hand to keep the lips moist. When you start to feel the tingle, Speak to your pharmacist about Acitop, it helps clear cold sores in half the time ¹⁻³ ¹⁰

*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days.
If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.
References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4180/22

14/07/2022

What triggers cold sores?

Outbreaks are often triggered by exposure to sun, cold wind, a cold or other illness, a weak immune system, changing hormone levels, or even stress ⁴,⁶,⁸,⁹.
Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible to help reduce cold sore duration and severity of symptoms ¹,²,¹⁰

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/

IN4529/22
*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

05/07/2022

No bad cold sore vibes when you have Acitop to relieve your cold sores in half the time ¹,²*

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4529/22

* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

30/06/2022

Did you know that there are usually 5 stages to a cold sore ⁴,⁶,⁷:
😕The Tingling Stage
😕The Blister Stage
😕The Ulceration Stage
😕The Crusting Stage
😕The Healing Stage
Apply Acitop as soon as you feel the tingle².

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/

IN4529/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

20/06/2022

Let’s open up the conversation about cold sores.
Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and can flare up when you are feeling stressed, are exposed to extreme temperature changes, have a fever or when there is trauma to the lip area.⁶

Acitop cold sore cream is an antiviral cream that prevents the herpes simplex virus from replicating thereby reducing the duration of the cold sore and severity of symptoms. ¹,²,¹⁰

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4529/22

* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

16/06/2022

Don’t let cold sores stop quality time with your family and loved ones.

Simply apply Acitop daily at four-hourly intervals for 5 days²

Try avoid direct contact with the infected area to prevent the spread of the virus that causes cold sores⁴

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/

IN4529/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

07/06/2022

Struggling with cold sores through the winter?
Acitop is an antiviral cream that inhibits the replication of the virus which causes cold sores and reduces the severity of symptoms ¹,¹⁰

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/

IN4529/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

01/06/2022

Cold sores are more than just a health or beauty issue; they’re a confidence issue!

Don’t be ashamed of your cold sore! Relieve your cold sore in half the time with Acitop ¹,²*

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. National Survey Uncovers the Truth About Cold Sores , Finds Women Go to Great Lengths to Conceal. CNBC
https://www.cnbc.com/2012/10/04/national-survey-uncovers-the-truth-about-cold-sores-finds-women-go-to-great-lengths-to-conceal.html

References and legals www.acitop.co.za IN4529/22

*Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

17/05/2022

Got a cold sore? Get Acitop. 😉
Acitop helps clear cold sores in half the time¹,²* Apply Acitop 5-6 times daily at four-hourly intervals²

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4529/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

12/05/2022

Smile confidently knowing that Acitop has got your back (and your lips, obviously)

Acitop relieves cold sores in ½ the time ¹,²*

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4529/22

* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

04/05/2022

As soon as you start to feel the tingle of a cold sore coming, it’s time to apply Acitop²
➡️Acitop relieves cold sores in half the time¹,²*
➡️Reduces severity of symptoms¹ᵒ
➡️Relieves pain¹,²

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4529/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following on set of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days.

01/05/2022

Did you know that emotional or psychological stress can trigger a cold sore⁶?
Common emotional stresses that can trigger cold sores include⁵,9:
👉Stressfull life events such as bereavement
👉Interpersonal problems
👉Increased anxiety, daily hassles and frustrations
👉Problems at work
What are your best stress relieving techniques?
References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

21/04/2022

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭! Oral cold sores are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) ⁴. It is a lifelong infection that affects all ages ⁵. Once you have contracted the virus, it lies dormant in the body, periodically reactivating to cause symptoms ⁴ ⁶
References and legals www.acitop.co.za

31/03/2022

A few tips to look after your lips¹³
✅Drink plenty of water
✅Use non-irritating lip balm or lipstick
✅Stop licking, biting, and picking at your lips

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

15/03/2022

There is no shame in having a cold sore.
About 64 % of the population suffer from oral cold sores5.
Cold sores lie dormant and can recur up to 6 times a year¹,⁶.
References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days

07/03/2022

Want to get your hands (and more importantly your mouth) on some Acitop?

You can buy Acitop at any Clicks, Dischem and leading independent pharmacies nationwide.

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

23/02/2022

Got a cold sore, no worries. We got you, boo!
Acitop helps to clear a cold sore in half the time¹ ²*

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days

17/02/2022

Why is Acitop the product for you if you suffer from cold sores?
Why is Acitop the product for you if you suffer from cold sores?
Acitop is an antiviral cream that inhibits the replication of the virus and reduces the severity of symptoms¹,¹⁰
It reduces the duration of a cold sore episode, cutting the average treatment time in half¹ ²*
It relieves pain associated with a cold sore in 2.9 days¹ ,²

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days

14/02/2022

Did you know that Human Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1); which causes cold sores, can be asymptomatic with many people being unaware they are infected?⁵

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22
* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days

09/02/2022

Did you know that emotional or psychological stress can trigger a cold sore⁶?
Common emotional stresses that can trigger cold sores include⁵,9:
👉Stressfull life events such as bereavement
👉Interpersonal problems
👉Increased anxiety, daily hassles and frustrations
👉Problems at work
What are your best stress relieving techniques?

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

31/01/2022

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus and are prevalent in both men and women⁵

So, if you are start to feel the tingle it’s time for Acitop³.

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

26/01/2022

You can and should still feel confident and beautiful even when you have a cold sore.
They are more common than you imagine⁵.
So, speak to your pharmacist about Acitop cold sore cream and clear cold sores in half the time¹,²*.

References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days

17/01/2022

You don’t need to get creative to try and hide your cold sore.

Help clear your cold sore in half the time with Acitop, SA’s No.1 cold sore cream¹⁻³*.
References and legals https://acitop.co.za/ IN4412/22

* Individual response may vary. Treatment should be initiated as soon as possible following onset of signs and symptoms of a cold sore and should be continued for 5 days. If healing has not occurred, treatment can be continued for up to 10 days