Cold Sores - Medication & Treatment Overview
Cold sores are small, painful blisters, usually around the mouth area, that occur due to an infection from the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores can be treated in both pill form and topical cream form.
Cold Sores - Medications Options
To treat cold sores and reduce the chance of getting cold sores again in the future, common medications include oral pills acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir. Cold sore medications also come in a topical form, specifically penciclovir is used for this purpose.
Cold Sores - Medications Side Effects
Common medication side effects include vomiting and headache, while worsening side effects can include symptoms that affect the nervous system, joints, and kidneys.
Can I buy Cold Sores Treatment or Medications Online?
Cold sore medications must be prescribed by a licensed medical professional and can’t be purchased online.
