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Everything you need to know about cold sores (fever blisters)
Most cold sore outbreaks resolve in without treatment.
However, some over-the-counter or prescription medications can shorten an outbreak’s duration and reduce any discomfort or pain, though these do not remove the virus from the body.
In most cases, it is best to use treatments as soon as the first signs of an outbreak appear.
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Over-the-counter antiviral creams can shorten the duration of an outbreak. Most creams, such as Zovirax and Soothelip, contain acyclovir or penciclovir.
A person should apply the cream to the affected area every for 5 days.
Oral antiviral medications
Some examples of that a person can take by mouth include:
- valacyclovir (Valtrex)
- acyclovir (Zovirax)
- famciclovir (Famvir)
A doctor may prescribe one of these medications if a person has a weakened immune system or otherwise has regular outbreaks.
A person takes it a day.
These medications can shorten the duration of an outbreak and may keep them from reoccurring.
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