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There are no over-the-counter products which have been found to shorten the length of cold sores after initial appearance. Only prescription antivirals, such as Zovirax or Valtrex along with ointments like Zovirax or Denavir have been found to effectively prevent or treat cold sores. These products will shorten their appearance from 10 days to about 5 days.
Some OTC (over the counter) medications are: Viroxyn , Lipreve, Abreva, H-Balm, Orajel Medicated Cold Sore Brush , Sore Cold XM, Super Lysine for Herpes, Lip Clear Lysine, Super Lysine + Coldstick with SPF, Zilactin Cold Sore Gel, Zilactin-L Cold Sore Liquid, and Herpecin-L Lip Balm. Denavir (penciclovir) , Valtrex (valacyclovir), and Zovirax (acyclovir) are prescription medications to help cold sores (fever blisters).
Herpecin L has been recommended in several instances as a good medication against cold sores. There are however many more home remedies that will not only help you make it heal faster but also prevent them in the future, such as protecting your lips from the sun and toothbrush hygiene.
The Best Medicine for Cold sores is:Take lysine! it works and its natural! Also you want to keep it moist, perhaps with chap-stick that helps cold sores or any other cream.
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Medicated cold sore remedies include brands such as Abreva, Orajel, and Prevasure. Home remedies for cold sores include applying ice or tea bags to the affected area, or applying witch hazel.
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Cold sores inside the mouth?
Sores inside the mouth are called canker sores.
What medications can you take if you are pregnant and have a cold?
Generally any over the counter medication is ok.
Can a driver be charged with DUI for driving while under the influence of an over-the-counter cold medication?
A driver cannot be charged with a DUI for driving while under the influence of an over-the-counter cold medication, because DUIs are only for drugs and alcohol.
What conjestion medication can be taken with thyroid medication?
Your physician will be the best resource for recommending over-the-counter cold or flu medication, as well as understanding how these medications might interact with your thyroid medication.
A driver can be charged with dui for driving while under the influence of an over - the- counter cold medication?
A driver cannot be charged with a DUI for driving while under the influence of an over-the-counter cold medication, simply because DUIs are specifically for drugs and alcohol.
Is there an over the counter medication for respiratory syncytial virus?
Any over the counter Cold remedy would probably work as well as anything.
What medications are best for viral phuemonia?
There is no medication out there that will cure a virus, sorry. You'll just have to treat the symptoms with over-the-counter flu medication or get a prescription for some cough and cold medication.
Can you use cough medication with thyroid medications?
Your physician will be the best resource for recommending over-the-counter cold or flu medication, as well as understanding how these medications might interact with your thyroid medication.
How do you prevent spreading a cold?
By covering your mouth with with the inside of your arm.
Is there codeine in alka seltzer cold plus?
In America you cannot buy codeine in any over the counter medication.
What over the counter cold medication contains cetirizine?
Zyrtec and claritin are the brand names of those two medications.
Can you mix over the counter medicines such as liquid Tylenol cold PM and ADHD medication?
Answer: Yes you can. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully for the Tylenol cold pm.
