Does cold sore cream actually work?

Antiviral creams can only help to heal a current outbreak of cold sores. They don’t get rid of the herpes simplex virus or prevent future outbreaks of cold sores occurring. Antiviral tablets are generally more effective than creams at treating cold sores, but are usually only prescribed for more severe cases.

What can I use instead of cold sore cream?

Prescription antiviral medications are proven to be much more effective for both treatment and prevention of cold sore outbreaks.

• Lemon balm.
• Over-the-counter antiviral medications.
• Ice.
• Aloe vera.
• Sunscreen.
• Stress reduction.
• Ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

What happens if you put too much cold sore cream on?

What happens if I swallow some Zovirax Cold Sore Cream? If you accidentally use too much or swallow the cream, it is unlikely that any untoward effects would occur.

What kills a cold sore fast?

These include: Over-the-counter (OTC) ointments: Topical creams containing zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, or anesthetic can be effective with prompt use. The ointment docosanol (Abreva) can also be helpful. Pain relief: Pain relief medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help reduce pain, swelling, and soreness.

How much does cold sore cream cost in Canada?

In Canada, you can buy a tube of brand-name prescription cold sore cream Zovirax for around $50. Its generic equivalent (acyclovir) is half that price. And even here in the states you can find generics acyclovir pills and ointments for a reasonable price, so why does what is effectively the same product sell for more than $2,500 in the U.S.?

How much does acyclovir cream cost?

Five grams of Acyclovir (generic Zovirax) cream sells for an average of $839.65. The lowest-priced acyclovir cream will be found at an international pharmacy — in the generic form. A 5g tube of the cream is 98\% cheaper when ordered from an international online pharmacy than it would be at a U.S. local pharmacy.

Why is Zovirax cream so cheap in Canada?

“As for why the Zovirax cream available in Canada is so cheap, that’s simple: It’s manufactured in Britain, not the U.S., and British law requires that drug prices be reasonable. So does Canadian law.

Why is Valeant’s cream so expensive?

Laurie Little, a Valeant spokeswoman, said the cost of the cream “takes into account many factors, the cost of the active and inactive ingredients, the manufacturing process, the packaging and its related process, as well as the distribution and a myriad of other expenses.” So there.

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